Charlie Johnson, LCSW

Charlie Johnson is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 11 years of experience based in Utah. He works with adults on issues such as trauma, substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. He also lists blended family issues among his areas of focus, and helps people who are navigating the stress of changing household roles.

He uses straightforward, practical therapy. Sessions focus on daily routines, coping skills, and clear steps to reduce conflict and distress. Charlie draws on methods like cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-focused work, and skills from dialectical behavior approaches to help people manage emotions and improve communication.

Before private practice he spent much of his career as a social worker in public settings. That work included Drug Court, Juvenile Courts, and Juvenile Justice Services. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Weber State University and a master’s degree in Forensic Social Work from the University of Utah.

In sessions he concentrates on what people can do between meetings. Expect practical tools for stress, cravings, sleep problems, and family interactions. He also helps with grief, career questions, and managing chronic illness or pain.

Charlie aims to help people sort immediate problems and build clearer routines. He tends to keep language plain and direct. If a stepparent is unsure how to set boundaries, or a parent needs ways to share responsibilities, he focuses on realistic changes that fit daily life.