- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Parenting concerns
About Janis
Janis Johnson is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 32 years of practice based in Utah. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her experience also includes supporting those facing compassion fatigue and parenting challenges.
Janis draws on a mix of practical, talk-based approaches. She listens first and helps people describe what feels most pressing. From there she and the client put together a plan that focuses on clear steps and regular progress checks.
She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness-based strategies are offered to build steadier attention and reduce reactivity in stressful moments. Narrative and client-centered methods help people clarify values, make sense of difficult experiences, and decide what comes next.
Over three decades Janis has worked with people dealing with trauma, mood problems, relationship stress, and caregiver strain. She also supports clients facing life transitions such as divorce, pregnancy and childbirth, and recovery from brain injury. Social anxiety and phobia are included among the concerns she addresses.
Sessions are conversational and focused on skills that can be practiced between meetings. Janis encourages realistic, small steps toward goals and reviews progress along the way. She also helps clients consider practical matters like money, work, and family history as part of a fuller plan.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own priorities. In brief online meetings this means the therapist asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps clients set clear goals to work toward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments. Online sessions can review thought patterns, plan experiments, and track results between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Janis will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together, with adjustments over time based on what is helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to use homework tools like worksheets or brief mindfulness exercises between meetings. Some clients find shorter check-ins or video meetings helpful for steady progress, while others prefer longer sessions to tackle a single issue in depth. Discussing practical preferences helps shape a plan that works with everyday life.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is conversational and client-centered, with practical steps and regular reviews. Sessions focus on identifying goals and building skills between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of experience as a licensed psychotherapist. That background includes work with trauma, mood issues, and caregiver stress.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices from that state. The listing uses the credential UT LCSW as provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are available during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.