Janis Johnson, LCSW

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Compassionate storyteller helping people find practical change

Details

Name	Janis Johnson
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Utah
Licensed in	Utah
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	32

About Janis

Janis Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience helping people find clearer direction and more ease in everyday life. She listens closely and offers steady support for stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Janis brings calm, practical guidance to difficult moments so people can take the next step.

Her work draws on Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered approaches that focus on each person’s story and priorities.

Background and approach

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools when helpful to shift unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. Sessions aim to be straightforward and useful rather than full of jargon. Janis has supported people facing compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, divorce and separation, and family of origin concerns.

She also helps with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, isolation, and struggles around parenting, pregnancy, and childbirth. Practical matters like money stress and finding life purpose are included in her approach. People meet with Janis by phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging.

She works from Utah and speaks English. Her experience as a teacher, parent, and grandparent informs an empathetic, down-to-earth style. Janis focuses on building a plan that fits each person’s goals and day-to-day life.

She encourages small, manageable steps toward healing and more satisfying routines. The emphasis is on real change you can notice over time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Janis works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Janis among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Janis among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Janis among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Janis among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Janis directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Janis directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical therapies work online

Janis blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people reframe their stories and change unhelpful patterns. Narrative Therapy focuses on how people describe their lives and separates problems from identity so clients can try new ways of living. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s needs, offering empathic listening and collaboration to set goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thinking patterns and behavior, teaching specific skills to reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Janis works collaboratively to match methods to a person’s goals and preferences, trying different strategies and adjusting as needed. This makes therapy feel like an ongoing conversation about what helps most in daily life rather than a fixed prescription.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can fit a tighter schedule or reduce bandwidth needs. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins, quick reflections, or ongoing support between longer meetings. These options help people use therapy in ways that fit work, caregiving, and travel commitments.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Janis focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, divorce and separation, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and parenting-related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is narrative and client-centered with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. Sessions focus on the person’s story, usable coping skills, and short-term steps toward goals.

How much experience does she have?

Janis has 32 years of clinical experience as a licensed psychotherapist. Her background includes roles as a teacher, parent, and grandparent that shape her practical, empathetic approach.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds a Utah LCSW license and practices from Utah. Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people who can work with a therapist licensed in Utah.

What session formats are available?

Janis offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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