Erika Johnson

Calm, practical support for lasting change

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Erika

Erika Johnson is an LCSW based in Indiana who brings 24 years of clinical experience to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and depression.

Background and approach

She frames therapy around the client’s own knowledge of their life, emphasizing strengths and practical skills to address current difficulties. Erika draws on evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients build coping strategies and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her style is collaborative and grounded in respect for each person’s story, meeting clients where they are and supporting gradual change. Erika has worked across a broad range of concerns including issues related to abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, substance use, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, mood and personality disorders, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

She encourages the first step toward change as an act of courage and works alongside clients to set realistic goals and develop tools that fit their lives.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Erika commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered methods in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques and homework, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and addictive patterns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on a person’s strengths to support self-directed change and greater self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Erika works with each client to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts tools and pacing based on ongoing feedback to make sure the work fits the person’s life and priorities.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit consistent therapy into busy schedules, offer different ways to communicate when needed, and allow clients to practice skills between sessions with ongoing therapist support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with most often

She commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, low self esteem, and depression, and addresses related issues such as caregiver stress, body image, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic approach like

Erika uses a blend of client-centered techniques and evidence-informed practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills, focusing on practical strategies and the client’s own strengths.

How much clinical experience does she have

She has 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of mental health and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based

Erika holds an LCSW with license number IN LCSW 34004913A and provides services from Indiana.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States

She is not accepting international clients at this time and currently provides services to clients within her licensed region.

Which session formats are available

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is payment or cost handled for sessions

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

What steps start the process of working together

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English