- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma recovery
About Garth
Garth Johnson is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah with 35 years of experience. He has a long record of working with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues. Garth helps people who feel stuck after change, who are reactive with emotions, or who are carrying loss and grief.
He spent many years in federal service with the Air Force, working in Family Advocacy for 31 years. That experience means he has worked with parents and children, and with couples in conflict. He describes his aim as helping people find a voice for their concerns and build practical skills to function on their own.
Sessions focus on talking through real problems and building skills that fit daily life. Garth often works with emotional reactivity, communication breakdowns, control issues, and the fallout of trauma or abuse. He also addresses feelings like guilt, shame, loneliness, and struggles around self-love.
People looking for help with panic, social anxiety, or finding life purpose will find this is among his focus areas. He works with teens and adults of various ages and uses approaches grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Garth emphasizes clear steps rather than abstract talk.
He frames therapy as practical work: clarifying what matters, practicing new ways of responding, and reducing overwhelm so people can manage daily demands better. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the stated intake steps to schedule a first appointment.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Garth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice. One common approach is brief skills work that teaches ways to manage intense emotions and panic symptoms through step-by-step exercises and behavioral practice. Another approach is focused communication work that helps people who are in conflict learn clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Garth will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and daily life, adjusting the work as needs change. The emphasis is on practical moves clients can try between sessions to test what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or use a shorter check-in when time is limited. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments and practice skills in everyday contexts, while still allowing the therapist and client to focus on clear, actionable steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Garth works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges. His additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to talk through current problems and build practical skills. The emphasis is on clear steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have in this work?
Garth has 35 years of experience, including 31 years in Family Advocacy with the Air Force. That background shaped his work with parents, children, and couples in conflict.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should review pricing details for their region before scheduling.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Confirm current session formats before booking.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.