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Thomas Johnson, LICSW

LICSW with 51 years of experience
  • Veteran-informed care
  • CBT and Motivational Interviewing
  • Teletherapy options available

About Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Alabama with 51 years of professional experience. He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Social Work in 1973 and began his clinical career in a psychiatric in-patient setting working with individuals facing long-term mental health challenges. In 1977 he joined the Department of Veterans Affairs as a clinical social worker and spent 43 years as part of an inter-disciplinary team providing outpatient assessment and treatment to veterans and their families.

Throughout his career he has provided both individual and group counseling to thousands of veterans, addressing a wide range of combat and non-combat related concerns. His practice addresses many adjustment and mood-related issues, including anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, and career or workplace challenges.

Thomas emphasizes a flexible, collaborative approach that begins with empathy and a non-judgmental stance. He integrates client input into treatment planning and selects therapeutic methods that best fit each person’s goals and circumstances, using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy when appropriate. He is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Family problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Thomas Johnson have?

Thomas Johnson has 51 years of clinical experience.

Is Thomas Johnson a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and holds the license AL LICSW 0728c.

In which languages does Thomas Johnson provide therapy?

Thomas Johnson provides therapy in English.

Where is Thomas Johnson located?

Thomas Johnson is located in Alabama.

How can I work with Thomas Johnson as my therapist?

You can work with Thomas Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Thomas Johnson work with international clients?

Thomas Johnson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Thomas Johnson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Thomas Johnson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to improve mood and coping. This approach is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing, a collaborative conversational method that helps clients explore and strengthen their own motivation to change. It can be particularly useful for substance use, ambivalence about treatment, and goals related to behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Thomas works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and he adapts techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and help maintain continuity of care when life circumstances make in-person visits difficult. Licensed professionals can deliver focused, goal-oriented work through remote sessions while accommodating individual routines and commitments.

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