Willie Johnson, LCSW
Experienced LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- 32 years experience
- Works with couples and families
- Accepts international clients
About Willie Johnson
Willie Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Las Vegas, Nevada, with 32 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups through complex emotional and life challenges. He brings extensive experience helping people navigate anger, trauma, attachment concerns, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and other mood disorders, emphasizing the difference between a person and their feelings or thoughts. Willie helps clients recognize that emotions and thoughts are experiences they have, not definitions of who they are, and uses this awareness as a foundation for change.
In therapy he works with clients to identify secondary emotions and internal parts that may be driving unhelpful patterns, and to release the pain, guilt, or shame tied to past harm—whether experienced or enacted. His work moves beyond symptom management toward greater self-reflection, increased self-awareness, and practical steps to challenge negative thinking and build healthier daily functioning. He aims to help clients develop lasting skills for emotional regulation and improved relationships.
Willie frames his practice around a set of guiding principles he calls the Four Stages To Your Emotional Health & Healing: love everybody, forgive everybody, respect everybody, be kind to everybody, and hold everybody accountable - starting with yourself. He also has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including addiction, grief, intimacy and parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and eating disorders. As a seasoned LCSW, he offers steady, experienced guidance to clients seeking meaningful change and healing, and he looks forward to working with clients ready to take that step.
In therapy he works with clients to identify secondary emotions and internal parts that may be driving unhelpful patterns, and to release the pain, guilt, or shame tied to past harm—whether experienced or enacted. His work moves beyond symptom management toward greater self-reflection, increased self-awareness, and practical steps to challenge negative thinking and build healthier daily functioning. He aims to help clients develop lasting skills for emotional regulation and improved relationships.
Willie frames his practice around a set of guiding principles he calls the Four Stages To Your Emotional Health & Healing: love everybody, forgive everybody, respect everybody, be kind to everybody, and hold everybody accountable - starting with yourself. He also has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including addiction, grief, intimacy and parenting issues, compassion fatigue, and eating disorders. As a seasoned LCSW, he offers steady, experienced guidance to clients seeking meaningful change and healing, and he looks forward to working with clients ready to take that step.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Willie Johnson have?
Willie Johnson has 32 years of experience.
Is Willie Johnson a licensed therapist?
Yes. Willie Johnson holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are UT LCSW 14251841-3501 and NV LCSW 5530-C.
In which languages does Willie Johnson provide therapy?
Willie Johnson provides therapy in English.
Where is Willie Johnson located?
Willie Johnson is located in Nevada.
How can I work with Willie Johnson as my therapist?
Clients can work with Willie Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Willie Johnson work with international clients?
Yes, Willie Johnson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Willie Johnson cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as a client’s 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Willie Johnson draws on several established approaches to tailor care to each client’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s own experience and goals, creating a supportive space that helps people build self-awareness, self-esteem, and personal insight. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotional responses in close relationships and attachment patterns, which can be especially helpful for couples and individuals working through intimacy and connection issues.
Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Willie works with clients to explore which methods suit their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and respected in treatment decisions.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or while traveling, accommodate busy schedules, and support international participation. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life.