Alicia Johnson, LMFT

Alicia Johnson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who holds a South Carolina license and brings a relational, client-centered approach to her work. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at CSU in 2008 and earned a Master of Arts in Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Counseling from Webster University in 2013. LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - a professional credential for clinicians who work with individuals, couples, and families to address relational and personal concerns.

Alicia has maintained a private practice since completing her graduate training, taking occasional sabbaticals to focus on family life as a mother of three. She grew up in the Summerville and Charleston area of South Carolina, and her license is based there. Outside of practice she spends time with her spouse and children, cares for a number of chickens, and enjoys camping trips in a VW bus.

Clinically she describes herself as process-oriented and committed to meeting clients where they are. Alicia draws on a variety of therapeutic tools and theories - favoring practical strategies and helpful "brain hacks" - while keeping an overall stance of curiosity, compassion, and understanding. Her work supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy concerns, career transitions, and issues related to self-esteem and family dynamics.

Attachment, Client-Centered, and CBT Approaches for Online Care

Alicia Johnson integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating and can be helpful for issues like abandonment, trust, and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect for the individual’s experience and creates a nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Alicia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and circumstances change.

Online therapy sessions are offered by licensed professionals in a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options support flexibility in scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions or parenting responsibilities, and allow therapy to fit into varied routines while preserving a focus on meaningful, effective work.