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Willie Johnson

Willie Johnson

LCSW

Therapist · Nevada · 32+ years of experience

Helping people manage anger with practical skills

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  • Direct guidance
  • Practical tools
  • Long experience

About Willie

Willie Johnson, LCSW, welcomes people who are dealing with anger and the everyday problems that come with it. He writes in clear, direct terms and focuses on helping people separate who they are from what they feel. Willie draws on more than three decades of clinical experience in Nevada to help people find steadier ground.

Willie uses straightforward conversation to help people identify the thoughts and emotions that drive their behavior. He helps clients notice secondary emotions and parts of themselves that try to control decisions. Sessions include learning practical skills to question negative thoughts and reduce reactive patterns that lead to anger, anxiety, or relationship conflict.

His background includes long work with trauma, depression, panic, and relationship stress. Willie aims for changes beyond simple coping - he guides people toward lasting shifts in how they respond to pain, guilt, and conflict. The approach is hands-on and focused on real-life actions clients can practice between sessions.

Willie draws on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools, and he uses emotion-focused ideas to strengthen relationship patterns. He also incorporates parts-based thinking to help people understand competing internal voices. These threads come together into a practical plan that fits each person he sees.

Willie believes mental health care is an investment in self. He encourages forgiveness, accountability, and kindness as steps in recovery. People who want clear guidance and practical steps to manage anger and related struggles may find his approach helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

32+ years

Credentials

Nevada, Utah

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Willie commonly uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and responding to what matters most to the person in front of him. This approach helps people feel heard and sets the stage for practical change, especially around anger and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot and test the thoughts that lead to reactive behavior. CBT gives clear tools for changing unhelpful thinking and practicing different responses to stress and anger.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on how emotions shape relationship patterns. It helps people understand and shift the ways they connect with others, which often eases anger and conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Willie will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on their goals, life situation, and preferences. He checks in and adapts the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find online work helps maintain momentum between appointments and practice new skills in day-to-day settings.

At a glance

Listed location
Nevada
Experience
32+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Nevada)
LCSW · No. 5530-C
License (Utah)
LCSW · No. 14251841-3501
NPI
1255588216

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 concerns does Willie address?

He works with anger plus related issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family conflict, grief, addictions, intimacy and self-esteem concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is practical and conversational, focusing on helping people notice thoughts and emotions that drive behavior and learn new, healthier responses.

What is his clinical background?

Willie has 32 years of experience working in clinical social work settings with individuals and groups on anger, trauma, mood disorders and relationship problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Nevada with licensure noted as UT LCSW and NV LCSW.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist 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.
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