Sherri Johnson, MD, LCSW-C
Therapist in Maryland
Sherri Johnson is a clinician based in Maryland with over 26 years of experience helping people navigate hard times.
- Licensed inMaryland
- License11923
- NPI 1609963420
- Experience26+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Sherri
Sherri Johnson is a clinician based in Maryland with over 26 years of experience helping people navigate hard times. She holds an MD and is licensed as a clinical social worker, LCSW-C. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support rather than jargon.
Her work often centers on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem. She also helps with anxiety, depression, bipolar challenges, stress, and coping with life changes. Many people seek her out for help with career struggles, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and intimacy-related issues.
Background and approach
Sherri uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. She combines that with client-centered methods that keep the conversation focused on what matters most to each person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address unhelpful thoughts and reduce stress.
Sessions are practical and tailored. Sherri aims to make therapy feel like a series of manageable steps. She listens first, then works with clients to set specific goals and build skills for daily life.
People who come to her often want clear tools and steady support. She meets people where they are and adjusts the pace as needed. Signing up is described as a first courageous step toward change.
Credentials
- LCSW-C (Maryland)
- License 11923 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1609963420 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sherri lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Sherri names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and skills translate to online therapy
Sherri uses attachment-based ideas to examine how early relationships affect current patterns. This approach helps people understand why they react a certain way in close connections and can guide changes in how they relate to others. Client-centered therapy is also a core part of her practice and keeps sessions focused on the person's goals and experience, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and routines, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Sherri discusses options with people, listens to their priorities, and adjusts methods based on needs and preferences. She aims to match the approach to each person's goals rather than applying a single method to everyone.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions, do brief coaching, or manage quick concerns. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving even when schedules are tight.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Sherri help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and many related life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative. She listens, tailors sessions to each person, and focuses on practical steps and skills.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of professional experience and combines clinical social work practice with medical training, as reflected in her MD and LCSW-C credentials.
Where is she located and licensed?
She is licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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