Karl Johnson, LPC - Therapist in Michigan

Stress and anxiety
Family of origin
CBT and ACT methods

About Karl

Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 12 years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and addictions. Karl also supports people facing life transitions, grief, intimacy challenges, and difficulties linked to family of origin patterns.

He takes a straightforward, interactive approach in sessions. Conversations focus on current problems, patterns learned from earlier family experiences, and practical steps for change. Sessions tend to combine talking, skills practice, and problem-solving rather than long lectures.

Karl uses several evidence-informed approaches and picks techniques to fit each person. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts. He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape expectations and emotional responses.

He also incorporates acceptance and commitment methods to help people name values and commit to actions that matter. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when relationship feelings and connection are the main concern. The mix aims to be practical and relevant to day-to-day life.

Clients can expect direct feedback, exercises to try between sessions, and a focus on building skills they can use outside therapy. Karl frames work as collaborative and goal-oriented, helping people move toward clearer decisions and healthier patterns. If someone wants to start, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.

How his therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions; it helps when relationship patterns or family of origin issues keep repeating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is practical for stress, mood, and coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Karl treats this as a collaborative process and will help clients test methods and notice what fits best. Sessions can include short exercises, behavioral experiments to try between meetings, and discussion of how changes are going in daily life.

This profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Many people find online meetings useful for steady, goal-focused work and practicing skills in the context of everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issues Body imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood 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 issues Young 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

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addictions, self-esteem, grief, parenting strains, and family-related patterns.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are interactive and collaborative, with practical exercises and problem-solving alongside conversation.

How much experience does he have?

Karl has 12 years of professional counseling experience in a range of settings.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from outside the US?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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