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Erika Johnson, LCSW

Experienced Indiana LCSW for stress and addictions
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions support
  • Relationship and self-esteem

About Erika Johnson

Erika Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 24 years of professional experience. As an LCSW, she is trained to provide clinical mental health care and support to individuals across the lifespan. Her work has focused on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem, and depression, and she brings extensive experience helping clients navigate motivation and confidence challenges.

Erika offers both individual and couples counseling and uses a strengths-based, client-centered stance that recognizes each person as the expert on their own life. She works collaboratively with clients to identify practical strategies and to build on existing resources that support change. Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including mood and personality disorders, caregiving stress, body image, isolation, and issues related to midlife and aging.

She encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and acknowledges that the first step is often the hardest. While she has supported many people through meaningful change over her career, she is not currently accepting new clients. Those seeking a therapist with deep experience in stress, addictions, relationships, and self-esteem may find her background relatable and rooted in compassionate, evidence-informed approaches.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / 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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Erika Johnson have?

Erika Johnson has 24 years of professional experience.

Is Erika Johnson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IN LCSW 34004913A.

In which languages does Erika Johnson provide therapy?

Erika Johnson provides therapy in English.

Where is Erika Johnson located?

Erika Johnson is located in Indiana.

How can I work with Erika Johnson as my therapist?

You can work with Erika Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Erika Johnson work with international clients?

Erika Johnson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Erika Johnson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Erika often integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental relationship that helps clients explore their own goals and values while building confidence and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and addictive patterns.

She may also draw on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities. DBT offers practical tools for handling intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing impulsive behavior, which can be especially helpful for relationship and stress-related issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Erika works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit a person s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Online therapy options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules, make consistent care more accessible for those with mobility or caregiving demands, and allow therapy to continue when in-person visits are difficult to arrange.

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