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Willie Johnson, LCSW

Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression
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About me

Hello, my name is Willie Johnson, MSW, LCSW- Thank You for considering my services...

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in NV and Utah, with more than 30 years of experience helping individuals, couples, families, and groups address challenges including anger, trauma, attachment issues, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and other mood disorders.

One of the most important parts of healing is learning to distinguish your true identity from your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and physical experiences. You are not your body. You are not your feelings. You are not your emotions. While you experience these things, they do not define who you truly are.

This idea led me to write about sadness in a new way — as something clever enough to manipulate us the way a pimp manipulates: through control, false promises, and emotional dependency. I explore this concept, along with practical tools for reclaiming your identity from it, in my books available at www.SadnessIsAPimp.com. I often recommend these resources to clients as a companion to our work together.

Within our therapeutic relationship, you will learn to recognize and identify the emotional patterns and secondary responses that may be attempting to manipulate, control, or negatively shape your character and personality. Therapy is designed to help you release guilt, pain, trauma, and emotional burdens caused by harm done to you, harm done to others, or even harm you may have caused yourself.
Our goal is not simply to cope with emotional struggles, but to work toward true healing and emotional freedom. Through self-reflection and therapeutic guidance, you can become more self-aware, challenge unhealthy thought patterns, and develop healthier ways of functioning in everyday life.

I believe prioritizing your mental health is an investment in yourself and an active step toward healing. If you'd like to explore these ideas further outside of session, visit www.SadnessIsAPimp.com for my books and additional resources.

Best Regards,
Willie E. Johnson, LCSW

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"Four Stages To Your Emotional Health & Healing"
1. Love Everybody,
2. Forgive Everybody,
3. Respect Everybody,
4. Be Kind To Everybody &
5. Hold Everybody Accountable
-- Starting With Yourself.

I look forward to working with you.

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SPECIALTIES
• Anger
• Stress, Anxiety
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Parenting issues
• Relationship Issues
• Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self-esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Domestic Violence, Family Problems… LGBT , Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues Career difficulties, Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment….

Clinical approaches:
Attachment-Based Therapy, Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 32

Professional experience

32 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

UT LCSW 14251841-3501

NV LCSW 5530-C

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Willie Johnson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Willie Johnson has been a game changer in my life. I have always struggled with anxiety, especially when dealing with difficult or stressful situations, and no other therapist has been able to reach me in the way Willie has. He has helped me completely shift the way I approach challenging situations and has given me practical tools and strategies that I can actually use in my everyday life.

I used to be very quick to react, often allowing my anger or emotions to cloud my judgment. Willie has taught me how to slow down, breathe, calm myself, and really think through a situation before responding or acting on it. Those tools have made a genuine difference in the way I handle challenges and communicate with others.

The impact of our work together has extended far beyond therapy. I have seen meaningful changes in my career, my home life, and even in my ability to recognize what I am truly capable of and what I am meant for. I am incredibly grateful for the guidance, patience, and tools Willie has given me. He has made a lasting difference in my life, and I would highly recommend him to anyone who feels stuck in patterns they are struggling to change.

Written on Sep 21, 2026 after therapy with Willie for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Thoughtful, passionate and understanding. Speaks the truth, gives real and practical advice.

Written on Jul 07, 2026 after therapy with Willie for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Dr. Willie Johnson is incredible. He really knows how to relate to his patients. You can tell he really cares he remembers everything from week to week. You can tell he takes good notes and really cares about you.

Written on Jul 01, 2026 after therapy with Willie for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Excellent

Written on Jun 09, 2026 after therapy with Willie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem

Willie Johnson has helped me to understand where my anxiety comes from and most importantly how to handle it. Willie is patient, understanding and his expertise is key to helping others achieve better mental health. His followup is precise and on point by helping me stay positive, hopeful and letting me know he is always a message away should I need guidance through difficult times. Thank you, Willie Johnson for caring and helping me achieve my life goals anxiety free with a positive state of mind.

Written on Apr 27, 2026 after therapy with Willie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd

He is really patient and soft with me. He also gives me a great perspective on things.

Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Willie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes