Wendy Johnston, LCSW-C

Wendy Johnston is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for those ready to make change. Taking that first step can feel hard, and she aims to make it easier to begin.

With 20 years of professional experience, Wendy draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build a plan that fits each person. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. Conversations are shaped to meet the client where they are and move at a comfortable pace.

Wendy emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in the room. She works with people who are wrestling with feelings of shame, isolation, or impulsivity, and those handling life transitions such as midlife shifts or aging and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with veteran and armed forces issues and post-traumatic stress.

Her approach includes attention to communication problems, guilt and forgiveness work, and finding a renewed sense of life purpose. For seasonal affective disorder and social anxiety she helps people identify manageable changes and coping routines. Sessions are offered in English and are based in Maryland.

Wendy asks clients to be active partners in therapy. She will tailor conversations and plans to your needs and check in on what is working. If you are ready to begin, use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Wendy uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure and coping skills to address trauma-related distress and social anxiety.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Wendy collaborates with each person to decide which techniques feel most helpful. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and as goals or preferences change, so clients help shape their own path forward.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins on difficult days, or remove travel time so appointments are more practical. It also lets people continue care when relocating within the same state. If you prefer a particular way to meet, check current session options and schedule a time that matches your routine.