- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- Attachment work
About Tricia
Tricia Johnson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Minnesota with nine years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Tricia also supports people managing ADHD, low self-esteem, grief, and general stress.
She uses practical conversations to help clarify what matters to each person. Tricia draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to reduce unhelpful patterns and strengthen coping skills. Sessions focus on skills you can use between meetings as well as ideas to try in the moment.
Tricia prioritizes straightforward communication. She listens for patterns in relationships and emotional reactions, then works with clients to test different ways of responding. This can include learning new ways to manage anger, handling triggers from past trauma, or practicing small behavior changes to lower anxiety and lift mood.
She also helps people navigate complicated family dynamics, parenting strains, and feelings tied to abandonment or adoption and foster care experiences. For those juggling caregiving responsibilities or blended family roles, she offers concrete strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve communication.
Tricia encourages setting clear, realistic goals and revisiting them as work progresses. Her work aims to balance immediate relief with longer term changes so people can move through life transitions with more clarity and steadier coping.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, stress about life changes, and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into steps you can change. It often focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety, anger, and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape emotions and reactions. It can be helpful for family conflict, attachment issues, and feeling stuck in relationship patterns.Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit best based on goals, history, and what feels workable. That choice can change as therapy progresses and different strategies are tried.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment work to remote sessions by practicing skills together, reviewing exercises between meetings, and using role play or coaching during appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She helps adults with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and related stressors.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. Approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience providing psychotherapy in a range of settings.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MN LICSW) and practices in Minnesota.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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