Audrey Johnsen

Audrey Johnsen is an LCSW practicing in Colorado with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked in higher education supporting young adults and as a medical social worker in hospital settings. Audrey helps people facing stress, anxiety, career questions, grief, end-of-life concerns, and the strains that come with caregiving and medical crises.

Her approach is warm and engaging. She builds a trusting relationship and guides people toward practical goals. Sessions often focus on clear steps people can try between meetings to make everyday life more manageable.

Audrey blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix lets her combine listening and validation with concrete strategies for changing thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is also part of her toolbox for people working through ambivalence or deciding on next steps.

She brings experience from working with patients, caregivers, and young adults in academic settings, so she is familiar with transitions, medical stress, and life-stage shifts. Audrey also supports concerns such as parenting, relationship strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, aging and geriatric issues, intellectual disability, and isolation.

Her style emphasizes collaboration. She helps people set realistic goals, tries out small changes, and adjusts the plan as needed. The focus is on practical progress and on helping people feel more capable in day-to-day life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Audrey uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person’s experience, helping people feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying concrete behavior changes to reduce anxiety, manage depression, or handle stress.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions, which concentrates on small, achievable steps toward the client’s goals rather than on lengthy problem histories. Motivational Interviewing is used when people feel unsure about change and need support weighing options and finding internal motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Audrey collaborates with each person to decide which method or combination fits best based on goals and preferences. She checks in and adapts the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into busy days, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to focus on verbal work without travel, but confirm how sessions are arranged before you start.