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Trenese Johnson

Compassionate therapy grounded in practical tools

LICSW, LCSW, CSW Georgia

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

About Trenese

Trenese Johnson is a licensed social worker with 28 years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, career challenges, addictions, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on a strengths-based stance that views each person as the expert on their own life, and she helps clients marshal their existing resources to move through difficult transitions and heal from trauma and abuse.

Her practice also attends to topics such as ADHD, caregiving stress, sexual and relationship diversity, and women’s issues, among other areas of focus. Trenese uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches tailored to each individual, meeting clients where they are and emphasizing practical strategies as well as emotional processing.

She encourages the courageous first step of reaching out and offers steady support while people work toward greater fulfillment and resilience. Trenese holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia, bringing long-term experience paired with a collaborative, person-centered style.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Trenese draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people recognize and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, using practical exercises and skill-building to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, offering empathic listening and validation so that clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and personal meaning. Occasionally she includes Mindfulness-based elements to help clients develop present-moment awareness and coping tools for emotions and reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; Trenese works with each person to determine which blend of methods fits their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time as progress and circumstances evolve. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in shaping their care rather than following a fixed protocol.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to access therapeutic tools and support without geographic constraints, while allowing therapists to use CBT, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices in ways that fit each person’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Trenese work with?
She supports a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, career questions, addictions, depression, and self esteem challenges.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and strengths-based, emphasizing collaboration and practical strategies to help clients use their existing resources while exploring emotions and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 28 years of professional experience working with individuals across a variety of life challenges and therapeutic needs.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials with registration details DC LICSW LC200002603 and GA LCSW CSW002907, and she practices in Georgia.
Which languages does she use in sessions and does she accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficulties

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesForgivenessInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Georgia, District of Columbia

Languages

English