Therapist profile
Pia Johnson, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Family
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Caregiver stress
About Pia
Pia Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of experience based in New York. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, caregiver stress, communication problems, and challenges around infidelity and separation.
Her work is straightforward and conversational. She uses an informal, collaborative style that respects each person’s personality and situation. Sessions aim to build clarity and resilience while moving at a pace that feels manageable.
Pia has worked in the mental health field for many years and has experience with a wide range of people, including LGBTQ singles and couples. Her work has been mentioned in outlets such as Essence, Cosmopolitan, and Mind Body Magazine.
In practical terms she helps people understand and work through struggles with anxiety, depression, work and life stress, relationship strain, and loss. The emphasis is on developing coping skills and making steady, sustainable changes rather than quick fixes.
People who choose her typically want a direct approach that combines discussion of real-life problems with steps to improve daily functioning. She aims to help people increase emotional clarity and move toward a more satisfying everyday life.
How sessions work
How Pia’s approaches translate to online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and practicing alternative ways of coping. One common approach helps people recognize unhelpful thinking and learn concrete skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood. This is useful for stress, worry, and day-to-day overwhelm.Another frequent focus is on attachment and relationship patterns. This involves looking at how early relationships shape current reactions, improving communication, and trying new ways of relating. It can help with relationship strain, abandonment fears, and building steadier connections.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow for shorter or longer check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also make it possible to keep continuity when schedules or locations change, helping therapy become a regular part of everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, infidelity, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a straightforward, informal, and collaborative approach. Sessions combine practical problem-solving with reflection on patterns and coping skills.
How long has she been practicing?
Pia has 16 years of experience working in the mental health field. That includes clinical work with a variety of people and issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is listed as located in New York.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm time zones and session logistics when scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be checked during the matching and scheduling steps.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process collects basic information and helps arrange the initial appointment.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.