About Elia Johnson
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Confidence Issues
Self Esteem Issues
Anxiety
Depression
Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Forensic Psychology
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Interpersonal
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
Black or African American, White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Elia Johnson
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. I offer a thoughtful, trauma-informed approach to therapy that honors both emotional experience and the body’s role in healing.
My work integrates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with mindfulness and somatic awareness. I aim to create a collaborative, grounded space where clients can slow down, gain clarity, and develop tools that support meaningful and sustainable change.
I work with individuals seeking greater emotional balance, stronger boundaries, and a deeper understanding of patterns shaped by past experiences. Therapy with me is not about “fixing,” but about building insight, resilience, and self-trust at a pace that feels supportive and respectful.
I offer telehealth sessions in New York and Connecticut and accept several insurance plans.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I approach therapy as a collaborative and respectful process. I believe that healing happens when people feel seen, supported, and not rushed. My role is to help you understand patterns that may be contributing to distress while offering practical tools to support emotional regulation, clarity, and growth.
I bring a trauma-informed lens to my work and pay attention to both emotional experience and how stress or trauma may show up in the body. Sessions are structured but flexible, allowing space for reflection while also working toward goals that feel meaningful to you.
I work best with adults who are open to self-exploration and interested in building insight, resilience, and healthier ways of relating to themselves and others. Therapy with me is not about quick fixes, but about creating steady, sustainable change over time.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I take a thoughtful, paced approach to therapy that prioritizes safety and trust. Early sessions focus on getting to know you, understanding what brings you to therapy, and identifying goals that feel important and realistic. We move at a speed that feels supportive, with attention to building a strong therapeutic relationship.
As our work develops, we explore patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships while also noticing how stress or past experiences may be held in the body. I incorporate mind-body awareness and mindfulness practices when helpful, alongside evidence-based therapeutic tools, to support regulation and insight.
Throughout our work, we return to your stated goals and adjust them as needed. Therapy is collaborative and responsive—balancing reflection with practical strategies to support meaningful, sustainable change over time.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Barnard College (Bachelor's)
- Columbia University, Master's in Social Work
Professional memberships
- National Association of Social Workers
NPI number
1851251805
How soon can I make an appointment with Elia Johnson?
Generally, Elia Johnson has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Elia Johnson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Elia Johnson accepting new patients?
Elia Johnson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Elia Johnson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Elia Johnson accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Elia Johnson online?
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What practice does Elia Johnson work with?
Elia Johnson works with Elia Johnson, LCSW.
What are common reasons for patients to see Elia Johnson?
Elia Johnson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Elia Johnson on their profile.
What languages does Elia Johnson speak?
Elia Johnson speaks English.