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- Addictions
- Depression and anxiety
- CBT and DBT methods
About Alyson
LCSW in Illinois with 12 years of practice, Alyson Johnson focuses on addictions, mood concerns, stress, and life changes. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, and workplace strain. Alyson also addresses issues like self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and substance use while supporting practical concerns such as career questions and divorce or separation.
Alyson uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She frames sessions around what a person already knows about themselves and builds on strengths. Conversations include clear goals, behavior-based strategies, and short-term problem solving where helpful.
Her background combines a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation with a Master’s degree in Social Work. She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW, and practices from Illinois. Over a dozen years of work have given her experience with both clinical and community settings.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and pacing. That can mean skill practice from DBT, thought records and experiments from CBT, or motivational interviewing to address substance use or readiness for change. The work often moves between exploring feelings and setting small change-oriented tasks.
Alyson describes therapy as collaborative. She asks questions, listens for what matters to the client, and helps break larger problems into manageable pieces. People can expect direct discussion about next steps and simple tools to use between meetings.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alyson uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as cornerstones of her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people notice their own strengths and preferences to guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy emphasizes identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing new responses to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.She also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are needed. DBT skills focus on managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating difficult moments without harmful actions. The therapist and client decide together which approach or combination best fits current goals.
Finding the right fit is collaborative. Alyson will ask about goals, try practical techniques, and adjust methods based on how helpful they feel. That may mean shifting from problem-focused, solution work to skills practice over several sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy week, avoid travel time, or use shorter phone meetings when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Licensed professionals often combine skill coaching, structured exercises, and goal planning to keep progress moving even when sessions are spaced out.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does Alyson commonly address?
She works with addictions, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and related life and workplace concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centered work combined with CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set goals and practice skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Alyson has 12 years of experience working in clinical and community roles supporting mental health and behavior change.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats can I expect?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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