Elia Johnson

LCSW
Accepting Clients

LCSW licensed in NY and CT providing telehealth therapy rooted in trauma-informed, mind-body care.

Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My clients are often thoughtful, reflective individuals who feel stuck in patterns shaped by trauma, stress, or life transitions. Many experience anxiety, overwhelm, or a sense of disconnection—from themselves, their bodies, or their relationships. They may be seeking deeper understanding, relief from longstanding patterns, or a more grounded way of moving through the world. Together, we work to slow things down, build safety, and support meaningful, sustainable change.

My Background and Approach

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Connecticut with over a decade of experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work from Columbia University and advanced post-master’s training in trauma-informed clinical practice from New York University. My approach integrates traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and body-based practices, recognizing that healing happens through both insight and embodied awareness. I draw from cognitive and trauma-focused frameworks while helping clients build nervous system regulation, self-compassion, and resilience. I value collaboration, curiosity, and pacing, and aim to create a therapeutic space that feels grounded, thoughtful, and supportive of meaningful, lasting change.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing is both a personal and collective process. Our emotional lives are shaped not only by individual experiences, but also by the systems, relationships, and environments we move through. I hold a strong commitment to social justice and approach therapy with awareness of how inequality and marginalization affect mental health and access to care. I believe the body holds essential knowledge. Influenced by mindfulness, yoga, and Eastern contemplative practices, my work emphasizes present-moment awareness, nervous system regulation, and compassion without religious framing. These practices support slowing down, listening, and responding with care rather than force. I also value connection to the natural world and believe access to nature is an important part of well-being. This commitment extends into my daily life, including caring for my three special needs cats.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Processing Therapy Harm Reduction Therapy Motivational Interviewing
Other Techniques
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Rate: $150 - 225/session

Reach out to Elia