Awtum Johnson, LCSW
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship support
- Online sessions available
About Awtum Johnson
Working with Awtum means focusing on both immediate coping skills and deeper patterns related to attachment, abandonment, communication, and family dynamics. She offers targeted support for social anxiety and phobia, isolation or loneliness, forgiveness and self-love work, and questions of life purpose. Her practice also addresses communication problems, relationship conflicts, and issues connected to anger or low self-worth.
Awtum values a trusting therapeutic alliance and emphasizes collaboration in every step of the process - she partners with clients to set goals, track progress, and adapt techniques to fit each person’s needs and preferences. Sessions are offered in English, and she practices in Virginia, bringing four years of clinical experience to her work with individuals seeking meaningful, sustainable change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Awtum Johnson have?
Awtum Johnson has 4 years of experience providing clinical social work and therapy services.
Is Awtum Johnson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. License details are VA LCSW 0904018006.
In which languages does Awtum Johnson provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Awtum Johnson located?
Awtum Johnson practices in Virginia.
How can I work with Awtum Johnson as my therapist?
You can work with Awtum Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Awtum Johnson work with international clients?
No. Awtum Johnson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Awtum Johnson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Access
Awtum uses evidence-based, skills-focused strategies that teach practical coping tools for stress, anxiety, and anger - these techniques help clients develop emotion regulation, problem-solving, and stress-management habits they can apply day to day. She also incorporates attachment-informed exploration to address relationship patterns, abandonment concerns, communication problems, and family issues - this work emphasizes understanding relational history and rebuilding healthier connection patterns. Where self-esteem, forgiveness, and life-purpose questions arise, she uses reflective, goal-oriented methods to strengthen self-love and clarify values.
Finding the right approach is an ongoing, collaborative process. Awtum works with each client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful - clients and therapist together determine the best fit for needs, preferences, and circumstances.
Online therapy with Awtum is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. These options allow for flexible scheduling, support from home or work, and consistent access to care across different situations, helping clients maintain momentum between sessions and engage in therapy in the way that suits them best.