Sherri Johnson, LCSW-C

Sherri Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 26 years of experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, career struggles, and other life stresses. She aims to meet people where they are and to treat them with respect and compassion.

Sherri uses a straightforward, individual-centered style. She tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and building confidence rather than jargon or rigid rules.

Her background includes long-term clinical work helping people manage anxiety, depression, addiction issues, and complex life changes. She also supports those dealing with grief, caregiver strain, and challenges related to chronic illness.

Therapeutic work often draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts. Mindfulness strategies are used to improve focus and reduce reactivity.

Sherri describes her approach as respectful and sensitive. She collaborates with each person to create a plan that fits their goals and daily life. If you’re unsure what to expect, she encourages taking the first small step toward talking it through.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current connections. It helps people notice repeating dynamics and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and preferences. Together they will try methods that fit daily life and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to work with a licensed professional from their own area of Maryland while keeping appointments consistent with work and family schedules.