Erika Johnson , LCSW

Erika Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinician Addictions Counselor (LCAC) in Indiana with 24 years of professional experience. The LCSW credential indicates advanced training in social work and clinical practice, and the LCAC denotes specialized training in treating substance use and addiction-related concerns.

Over the course of more than two decades, Erika has worked with people across the lifespan to address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship challenges, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She offers both individual and couples counseling and brings experience helping clients navigate issues such as mood and personality disorders, caregiver stress, body image, isolation, and communication difficulties. Her practice also includes support around forgiveness, guilt and shame, midlife transitions, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

Erika approaches each person as the expert of their own story and looks for strengths to build on when confronting difficult situations. She recognizes that seeking a more fulfilling, happier life takes courage and that the first step can be the hardest. Erika provides steady, compassionate support and would be honored to accompany someone through the next steps of their healing journey.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Erika often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and understanding so clients can explore their values and build confidence. This approach is useful for work on self-esteem, life purpose, and relationship concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a skills-based method that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly applied for stress, anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain addictive behavior.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another tool in her practice, offering practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. DBT can be especially helpful for mood regulation and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Erika will work with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt techniques that feel most helpful over time.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These options offer greater scheduling flexibility, support for people who have mobility or caregiving constraints, and continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, all while allowing licensed professionals to provide focused therapeutic support.