- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin issues
- Communication skills
About Karin
Karin Johnson is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family concerns, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, and a range of life stressors. Karin also addresses intimacy struggles, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, and difficulties tied to family of origin issues.
She trained in social work at Arizona State University and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. Over two decades she has worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her sessions are relaxed and interactive, with an emphasis on practical skills and clear goals. Karin draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside acceptance-oriented practices and attachment-informed thinking.
In sessions she focuses on improving communication and understanding boundaries. She helps people set small, achievable steps to change thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Karin also uses mindfulness and elements of dialectical and client-centered work to support coping and emotional regulation.
She offers tools such as worksheets and psychoeducation to extend progress beyond sessions. She will work with clients to build skills for handling stress, substance concerns, compassion fatigue, and chronic health-related challenges. Karin also addresses adoption and foster care topics, abandonment worries, blended family dynamics, and caregiver stress.
Karin works in English and accepts international clients. Her approach is straightforward: identify what is getting in the way, pick practical strategies, and practice them between meetings. To begin, clients follow the site process to match and schedule an initial appointment.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps when difficult emotions or avoidance get in the way of values-based choices and everyday functioning.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current patterns. It helps people understand closeness, boundaries, and repeated relationship roles that come from family of origin experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses stepwise strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing mood symptoms.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. Karin will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying specific skills from ACT or CBT, or spending time on attachment concerns to shift relationship patterns.
Session logistics and formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit appointments around work or family commitments, reduce travel time, and make it easier to use brief check-ins or focused skill practice between meetings. Therapists can adapt exercises and worksheets for remote use to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Karin works with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship struggles, family concerns, and a range of life stressors including parenting and career issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is relaxed and interactive. She emphasizes practical skill-building, short-term goals, and tools like worksheets and psychoeducation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience, including work with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and is based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats were not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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