Alex Johnson

she/her

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

School Issues, Family Conflict, Career Counseling, Women’s Issues, Social Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Codependency, Body Image Issues, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships

Individual Counseling

Online in Virginia

6 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Alex accepts 32 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan

Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Carelon

Compsych

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Kaiser Permanente of CO | PPO

Medcost VA

Medicare VA

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Sentara Health Plans (Optima Health)

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

Self pay costs

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$177

subsequent sessions

Alex Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 6 years of experience. She works with clients 18+, and specializes in anxiety disorders, depression, self-esteem issues, and ADHD management.

Alex has her Master's in Social Work from the University of Michigan. She holds a child welfare certificate from Michigan State University and has experience in crisis intervention, foster care systems, and trauma-informed care.

Alex believes therapy should be collaborative and rooted in trust. She creates a warm, judgment-free space and focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change.

"I am committed to providing an empathic, warm, and judgment-free space where you can feel understood and empowered."

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I have always liked being able to support people in my life and to provide an empathic ear to listen to them.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I have heard how supportive Thriveworks is with both clients and providers, and I believe that positive environments help create the best therapeutic space.

What inspires you?

My family and friends inspire me.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

They can expect the first session to be about getting to know each other and going at their pace. I believe people should be fully in charge of their journeys.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want to be able to create a fun and welcoming environment.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love to watch movies, hang out with friends and families, and travel.

SpecialitiesSchool Issues, Family Conflict, Career Counseling, Women’s Issues, Social Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Codependency, Body Image Issues, Trauma / PTSD, Relationships, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Life Transition, Bipolar Disorder, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Grief

ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Person-Centered Therapy, Relational, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)