Chandra Johnson
LCSW
Practical, strengths-based support for change
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- Direct and compassionate
- Skills-focused care
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Chandra
In the therapy room she uses clear, easy-to-follow methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on skills people can use between sessions. She helps people notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping tools that fit real life.
Chandra frames clients as experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions emphasize practical steps and emotional understanding rather than long explanations. She also pays attention to communication problems, isolation and loneliness, self-love, and finding life purpose.
Her approach is direct but warm. She encourages people who are nervous about starting to take that first step. Information about session scheduling and how to begin is available through the site’s Start Therapy process.
Chandra practices in Texas and conducts work in English. She is not currently set up to accept international clients.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Chandra’s approaches work online
Chandra blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people make practical changes. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors to find small, testable changes that reduce stress or anxiety. DBT adds tools for managing strong emotions and improving emotional regulation when reactions feel overwhelming. EFT focuses on understanding emotions in relationships and building clearer emotional connection and communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made so therapy stays focused and relevant.
Session format options are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can also assign simple between-session practices, use guided mindfulness exercises, and teach skills people can apply immediately to manage anger, anxiety, or stress.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Texas
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Texas)
- LCSW · No. 56869
- NPI
- 1588356059
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chandra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, and anger. She also helps with trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Chandra uses a practical mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on skills, patterns, and small changes people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience as a licensed practitioner and has worked in professional roles for about a decade. That background informs her straightforward, skills-based approach.
Where is she licensed and based?
Chandra holds an LCSW credential and practices in Texas. Her profile lists her credential as LCSW and location as Texas.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.