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Tricia Johnson, LICSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasFamily, Trauma and abuse, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Tricia

Tricia Johnson is a LICSW practicing in Minnesota who centers her work on Internal Family Systems alongside other evidence-informed approaches.

Background and approach

She brings nine years of clinical experience helping people navigate family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and the range of mood and stress-related concerns that can make daily life feel overwhelming. Tricia creates an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions and develop practical strategies for change.

Her work blends client-centered listening with structured techniques from ACT and CBT to support coping with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and transitions. She emphasizes collaboration and encouragement, helping people identify goals and build skills to manage communication, self-esteem, and stressful life changes.

Whether addressing attachment patterns, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, or issues like body image and commitment concerns, Tricia offers steady professional support rooted in respect and kindness. She aims to help clients take the courageous first steps toward clearer choices and more satisfying relationships.

Integrating Therapeutic Models for Online Care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people notice and dialogue with the different parts of themselves - for example protective or wounded parts - to reduce internal conflict and foster self-led compassion. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication, supporting shifts in how people relate to others and manage intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Tricia will work with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, then tailor a combination of methods that fits each person. She emphasizes teamwork in deciding which strategies to use and adjusts the approach as progress and needs evolve.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care while balancing busy schedules. These options provide flexibility for different communication styles and life demands, allowing ongoing therapeutic work from home, work, or other convenient locations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Tricia commonly address in therapy?
She works with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, as well as related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is accepting and nonjudgmental, combining Internal Family Systems with client-centered listening and practical methods like ACT and CBT to help clients explore emotions and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience providing psychotherapy in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She is a LICSW licensed in Minnesota with licence number MN LICSW 22335.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English