- Stress and anxiety
- Family and parenting
- Communication skills
About Garth
Garth Johnson is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah with 35 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues. He also focuses on problems such as communication breakdowns, control struggles, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
He recently retired from federal service after 31 years working in Family Advocacy for the Air Force. That work involved supporting parents and helping couples who were in conflict. He has experience helping people manage strong emotions and process loss and grief.
Garth sees both teens and adults and focuses on helping individuals speak up about what matters to them. Sessions tend to include practical skills for day-to-day functioning. He aims to help people build clearer communication and stronger coping strategies.
In sessions he listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. He then works with clients on concrete steps to change those patterns. That can mean learning new ways to handle panic, reducing avoidance in social situations, or practicing different ways to talk with partners and family members.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts methods to the person's concerns and pace. People who come for help often leave with repeatable skills they can use between sessions. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Garth works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes learning specific coping skills for anxiety and panic attacks, such as breathing and grounding exercises and gradual exposure to feared social situations. These techniques are practical and aimed at reducing avoidance and improving day-to-day functioning.Another approach centers on communication and relationship skills. This involves practicing ways to express concerns, set boundaries, and repair interactions so conflicts are less likely to escalate. It can help with family stress, parenting challenges, and difficulties speaking up in social settings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options, try methods that match the client's goals, and adjust based on what is helpful. That collaborative process helps identify whether a skills-focused path or a different mix of techniques fits best.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins between obligations. Some formats can reduce the need to be on camera or require less bandwidth, which may suit different routines and needs.
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Primary focus
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting. Social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, isolation, and guilt or shame are also listed focus areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical skills. Sessions aim to identify repeating patterns and teach steps clients can use between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience in clinical social work, including 31 years in Family Advocacy with the Air Force before retiring from federal service.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Utah.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
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 fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.