Elsie Johnson

Compassionate, practical therapy for meaningful change

LPC Texas

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages: English

About Elsie

Elsie Johnson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience practicing in Texas. She approaches therapy as a collaborative journey, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction concerns, career transitions, and a broad range of life changes.

Background and approach

Her work combines practical, evidence-informed techniques to help clients identify patterns, build skills, and move toward clearer goals. Johnson blends cognitive behavioral strategies with solution-focused and motivational interviewing tools to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

She values the therapeutic relationship and pairs challenge with encouragement, using compassion and sometimes humor to foster growth. Additional areas of attention include multicultural concerns, communication problems, forgiveness, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and coping with prejudice and discrimination.

Her style emphasizes strengths, actionable steps, and sustained problem solving for everyday life and more complex struggles.

Bringing Practical Therapies Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that explores personal motivations and strengthens commitment to change, particularly useful for addictions, ambivalence, and behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time so sessions remain relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that best fits their schedule and communication style. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life transitions, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver practical, skills-focused work across distances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elsie address in therapy?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, addiction concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, eating difficulties, parenting and career questions, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her practice combines cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and motivational interviewing methods, emphasizing a collaborative relationship that balances challenge and support while leveraging clients' strengths.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings ten years of experience as a practicing clinician, working with people at pivotal moments to develop practical strategies and achieve their goals.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a licensed professional counselor with the credential TX LPC 68282 and practices in Texas.

Does she offer services in multiple languages or accept international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

In what session formats can clients connect with her?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.

How are sessions priced and what payment model is used?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessMulticultural concernsPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English