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Dr. Erica Johnson

Dr. Erica Johnson

LISW, LICSW

Pennsylvania

Compassionate help for work and life strain

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Profile summary

Credentials
LISW, LICSW
License
LCSW, Pennsylvania · CW027471; LISW, Ohio · I.2405371; LICSW, Alabama · 6343C
NPI
1215462023
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Pennsylvania

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Work and wellbeing
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Strengths-based approach

About Erica

Dr. Erica Johnson greets readers with warmth and straightforward care. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes. Her writing is direct and supportive, aimed at people feeling stuck, drained, or unsure about next steps.

She offers individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating transitions. Sessions look at patterns that keep people stuck and build small, usable skills. The goal is to ease symptoms and help each person move toward values-based living and clearer priorities.

Dr. Johnson brings ten years of clinical social work experience and a longer history in corporate settings helping employees with personal and career challenges. She holds a Master of Social Work and a PhD in Organizational Behavior, and uses that mix to connect workplace stress with life goals and relationships.

Her style is integrative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. She blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match each person’s needs. Therapy focuses on practical steps - learning coping skills, improving communication, and reducing overwhelm.

Sessions typically emphasize collaboration, honesty, and respect. Dr. Johnson aims to create a steady path from worry to clearer decision-making. If someone wants help sorting work-life strain, managing anxiety, or rebuilding self-worth, she offers a chance to work through those issues together.

Evidence-based approaches for work and life challenges

Dr. Johnson uses a mix of practical, evidence-based techniques to address stress and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral approaches help identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with actions that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and commitment methods focus on clarifying values and taking small steps toward a meaningful life, which can be useful for career decisions and life purpose work.

She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative task. The therapist and client review what helps and adjust methods over time. Goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities guide which techniques are emphasized.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins between appointments. It also lets people try approaches that translate well to a phone or video setting, like skill practice, thought work, and values-based planning. Licensed professionals can help tailor sessions so they fit into daily life and workplace demands.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania, Ohio, Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, career questions, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on issues like attachment, codependency, loneliness, and mood or personality concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is integrative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. She blends evidence-based techniques to match a person's goals and needs.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of experience as a clinical social worker, plus additional experience in corporate roles supporting employees around personal and career issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LISW and LICSW credentials and practices from Pennsylvania.

Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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