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Tricia Johnson, LICSW

Based in Minnesota Online sessions

Parenting-focused clinician offering steady support

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Years in practice
9
Credentials
LICSW
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Focus
Family conflicts
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Parenting issues
About

About Tricia

Tricia Johnson is a licensed independent clinical social worker with nine years of experience offering psychotherapy in Minnesota. She focuses on parenting concerns alongside family conflict, trauma and abuse, and issues like anger, anxiety, and stress. Her approach is warm and direct, and she aims to make conversations easy to start for worried parents.

Tricia creates a calm space where people can name their feelings and try small changes. She meets each person with acceptance, kindness, and respect.

Background and approach

She encourages clear goals and practical steps so progress feels tangible. Her work draws on approaches that help people notice what matters, repair attachment strains, and change unhelpful patterns. That means learning ways to respond differently under stress and building everyday habits that support calmer relationships.

Sessions include talking, practicing tools, and setting doable actions between meetings. Tricia has helped people navigate grief, depression, and life transitions, and she supports those coping with ADHD and self-esteem struggles. She also addresses concerns tied to adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and communication problems.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative process. She listens first, then tailors methods that fit each person's goals and situation. Progress is paced to the individual's needs, and practical strategies are emphasized throughout therapy.

Focus areas and approaches

What Tricia works with

Everything Tricia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tricia helps people with.

Approaches Tricia lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that reflect what matters most. This approach can help parents manage stress and make value-driven decisions during difficult moments. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and aims to build safer, more predictable ways of connecting, which can ease tension between caregivers and loved ones.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then recommend or blend approaches that match your situation. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is observed and needs change.

Online therapy offers several practical advantages for busy caregivers. Video calls let you see facial cues and practice skills in real time, while phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, shorter skill reminders, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to maintain consistency and try tools in daily life without long commutes.
Questions

Questions people ask about Tricia

What kinds of parenting concerns are addressed?

Work focuses on everyday parenting challenges such as managing stress, setting boundaries, and improving communication with caregivers and children.

What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth with an emphasis on listening, practical steps, and building skills that can be used between appointments.

What background does the therapist bring to this work?

She has nine years of professional experience providing psychotherapy in a range of settings and has worked with trauma, family conflict, and related concerns.

Where is the clinician licensed and practicing?

The clinician holds a Minnesota LICSW and practices with that licensure in Minnesota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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