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Karl Johnson

Therapist · Michigan

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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Karl Johnson
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Michigan · 6401019152
NPI
1619530540
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan
  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical skill building
  • Experience with codependency

About Karl

Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with twelve years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or life transitions. He also supports those dealing with addictions, grief, and questions about self-esteem and intimacy.

He takes a straightforward, collaborative approach in sessions. Conversations are tailored to each person instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan. He listens, helps identify patterns, and works with clients to set practical steps they can try between meetings.

Karl blends methods from several well-known therapy styles to suit the client’s needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and build meaningful action. He also uses Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused ideas when relationships and connection are central concerns.

Sessions often focus on real-life problems like sleep, eating, parenting strains, work stress, or coping after loss. He aims to help people manage symptoms and develop routines that support long-term change. People come away with clearer goals and concrete skills to handle difficult moments.

Karl emphasizes respect and empathy in his work. He encourages clients to be patient with themselves while trying new behaviors. If someone is ready to begin, he guides them through the practical steps to get started.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It’s useful for stress, anxiety, codependency, and life changes where people want clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and coping strategies. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships affect current bonds and communication, which can help with intimacy-related issues and relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods fit best. That choice will depend on the person’s goals, current difficulties, and how they prefer to work in sessions.

Confirm the available online session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. If video is difficult, therapists and clients can often find alternatives that still keep progress moving forward. Licensed professionals tailor session length and focus to match the client’s needs and daily routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues can Karl help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career concerns, ADHD, and codependency among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a collaborative, interactive approach that tailors sessions to each person and focuses on practical steps and behavior changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has twelve years of experience working in youth, adolescent, adult, couples, and family counseling settings.

What credentials and location are on file?

He is listed as an LPC, specifically a Michigan LPC, and practices from Michigan.

What languages are offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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