Tina Johnson
LCSW
Calm-focused therapy for difficult emotions
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- Anger and stress
- Practical skills
- Encouraging support
About Tina
Tina approaches hard emotions with straightforward listening and practical skills. Sessions often center on clarifying what matters most, building coping strategies, and practicing new responses to anger and stress. She encourages self-direction while offering gentle guidance and encouragement.
Her work draws on therapies that teach new ways of thinking and behaving. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more effective ones. Mindfulness-based methods help people notice emotions without acting on them immediately.
Tina also weaves in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people accept difficult feelings while committing to meaningful action. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools appear when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are useful. Client-centered principles guide the relationship, with the client’s goals shaping each session.
She brings experience addressing workplace stress, parenting challenges, self-esteem, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and women’s concerns. Tina emphasizes practical steps clients can try between sessions. She believes steady practice leads to quieter moments and more reliable choices.
To begin, a reader should follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete the matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability, and the subscription can be canceled at any time.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Mississippi, Texas
Languages
English
Online approaches that focus on emotion and action
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It encourages choosing actions that match personal values even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive responses. Mindfulness Therapy centers on present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss different methods and tailor them to each person’s goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried, reviewed, and adjusted as needed.
If you are considering online work, please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow steady follow-up between appointments. It can also make some check-ins simpler when a quick review or brief skills practice is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness practices to an online setting so clients keep progressing toward clearer choices and calmer responses.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Mississippi
- Experience
- 9+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Mississippi)
- LCSW · No. C8883
- License (Texas)
- LCSW · No. 110973
- NPI
- 1811460256
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 kinds of problems does Tina help with?
She supports people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, workplace issues, parenting concerns, and related challenges such as guilt, shame, and low self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends active listening with practical skill-building. Sessions focus on identifying goals, learning coping techniques, and trying new behaviors between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has nine years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule according to 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.