Audrey Johnsen, LCSW

Audrey Johnsen is an LCSW and licensed social worker in Colorado with 15 years of experience working in higher education to support young adults and serving as a medical social worker in hospital settings. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Gordon College and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings clinical training and practical experience to help people navigate emotional and life challenges.

Her clinical work has spanned stress and anxiety management, career challenges and goals, grief and loss, end-of-life and hospice support, and the journeys of patients and caregivers facing medical crises, along with relationship concerns. Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to help clients set goals, identify practical steps, and build coping skills that support daily functioning and long-term growth. Audrey describes her therapeutic style as warm and engaging and emphasizes building a trusting relationship to best support each person’s mental health and wellness aims.

She views the decision to seek therapy as an act of courage and treats that invitation as a privilege. In sessions she works collaboratively to explore a client’s past, acknowledge their present, and plan toward a healthier future, offering support for those seeking greater wholeness and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Audrey Johnsen

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship where the therapist listens carefully and meets the person where they are; this approach supports self-exploration and is helpful for building trust and clarifying personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression - it is often used for stress management, mood concerns, and problem-solving. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths to move toward specific goals, making it a good fit for clients seeking actionable change in areas like career, relationships, or coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Audrey works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies over time so the work remains aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Audrey is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, support continuity during life changes, and allow people to engage in therapy from locations that work for them while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional.