- Client-centered approach
- Practical skills
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Chris
Chris Johns is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience. He frames therapy as a practical partnership and helps people untangle stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and the aftereffects of trauma.
He keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Conversations explore what’s causing distress and which steps feel doable right now. He offers concrete tools for calming anxious thoughts, improving communication, and managing strong emotions.
Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through painful memories and current struggles. Chris draws on client-centered principles to follow each person’s pace and priorities. That style helps people feel heard while they try new ways of coping.
Chris also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test more helpful alternatives. Mindfulness practices are introduced when they fit, to build attention and reduce reactivity. Trauma-focused work is offered for those needing targeted support around past harm.
He has helped adults address a wide range of concerns, including codependency, attachment questions, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and transitions related to aging or adoption. Sessions are practical, with goals set together and progress reviewed over time.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. It emphasizes empathy and building trust so people can talk about what matters most and set their own goals.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It teaches simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to improve mood and relationships.
Mindfulness-based techniques help people notice moment-to-moment experience without immediate judgement. These practices can reduce reactivity to stress and help manage anxiety and grief.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaborative process helps find what actually works for each person.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work, caregiving, or travel schedules. Different formats also allow for shorter check-ins, less need for travel time, and flexibility around busy days. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness, and client-centered work to remote sessions while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Chris help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment concerns, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are client-centered and practical. He listens first, then helps set goals and introduces tools such as cognitive techniques and mindfulness when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 27 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician to his work with individuals.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an AL LPC credential and practices from Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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