Alyson Johnson

LCSW

Illinois

Compassionate, strengths-based support for change

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW

License

LCSW, Illinois / 149023407; LCSW, Utah / 13884535-3501

NPI

1881029114

Experience

12 years

Languages

English

Location

Illinois

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Strengths focused
   • Goal oriented
   • Motivational approach

   About Alyson

   Alyson Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She focuses on helping people make small, practical changes that add up to a better day. Her approach centers on the person in front of her and on using strengths already present to move forward.

   She believes everyone deserves love and belonging and that change happens one step at a time. Sessions are aimed at tapping into a client’s own resources and building momentum. Alyson emphasizes simple, realistic goals rather than big, sudden shifts.

   Her background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and a Master’s degree in Social Work. Those combined experiences shape how she blends practical activities with talk therapy to brighten daily life. She has been involved in supportive roles since her teens and brings that long history into her practice.

   Alyson uses a mix of approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, and solution-focused methods. She chooses techniques to match what each person needs in the moment. The tone is collaborative, warm, and goal oriented.

   People who want down-to-earth help managing stress, anxiety, grief, addiction concerns, or life transitions may find her style useful. She supports efforts around self-esteem, workplace issues, forgiveness, and finding more meaning in day-to-day life. Her aim is to help people move toward the life they want, piece by piece.

2. How her methods translate to online work

   Alyson uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find and strengthen their own reasons for change, often by asking thoughtful questions and reflecting what the person says. This approach can be useful for addictions, motivation around life goals, and shifts in behavior. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to her work; it focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person’s lead so they feel understood and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, adds practical tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior experiments to change how someone feels.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Alyson will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and daily life to decide which methods to use. The process is collaborative and flexible, and adjustments are made as needs change.
   
   Session formats were not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when small adjustments are needed. Some approaches lend themselves to brief skills practice while others support deeper reflection, and she aims to match session style to what helps the individual progress.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   AddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

   Also works with

   Stress, AnxietyGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

   Additional focus areas

   Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   12+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois, Utah

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does she help with?

   Alyson works with issues such as addictions, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, anger, low self-esteem, workplace problems, and life transitions. She also focuses on topics like divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   She practices in a collaborative, person-centered way and uses practical tools to set small, achievable goals. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to build momentum and clarify next steps.

   What is her professional background?

   She has 12 years of experience and has worked in helping roles since her teens. Her training includes a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation and a Master’s degree in Social Work.

   What credentials and location apply?

   She is an LCSW with registrations listed for Illinois and practices from Illinois. Those are the credentials provided for her profile.

   Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

   She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. Check any regional restrictions that may apply during booking.

   What session formats are offered?

   Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options when you schedule to know which formats are available.

   How are payments and cost handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the subscription tier and matching details.

   How do I begin working with her?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and sets the first appointment.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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