Karl Johnson, LPC
Practical, collaborative counseling for life transitions
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- Collaborative goal setting
- Practical behavior change
- Support through transitions
About Karl
Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing big life shifts, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, and challenges with self-esteem. Karl writes straightforward goals with each person and focuses on practical steps they can try between sessions.
He draws on several counseling methods to tailor work to each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative - the person and Karl set goals together and test what works. He emphasizes clear, achievable changes rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Karl has a background that includes youth, adolescent, adult, couples, and family counseling. That range guides how he frames problems and solutions for different life stages and relationships. He pays attention to how past attachments and current behaviors affect daily life.
Typical topics he addresses include stress, depression, coping with life changes, grief, intimacy-related concerns, career challenges, and ADHD. He also supports people navigating addictions, chronic illness, body image, and parenting pressures. Midlife concerns and rediscovery are among the issues he lists as a focus.
In sessions listeners can expect an interactive style that balances empathy with practical skills. Karl encourages steady behavior changes and helps people try new reactions without fear. He asks about everyday routines and works to make therapy ideas fit real life.
He draws on several counseling methods to tailor work to each person's needs. Sessions are collaborative - the person and Karl set goals together and test what works. He emphasizes clear, achievable changes rather than one-size-fits-all solutions.
Karl has a background that includes youth, adolescent, adult, couples, and family counseling. That range guides how he frames problems and solutions for different life stages and relationships. He pays attention to how past attachments and current behaviors affect daily life.
Typical topics he addresses include stress, depression, coping with life changes, grief, intimacy-related concerns, career challenges, and ADHD. He also supports people navigating addictions, chronic illness, body image, and parenting pressures. Midlife concerns and rediscovery are among the issues he lists as a focus.
In sessions listeners can expect an interactive style that balances empathy with practical skills. Karl encourages steady behavior changes and helps people try new reactions without fear. He asks about everyday routines and works to make therapy ideas fit real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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
How therapy approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-driven actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where motivation matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and helps people change how they connect with others, which can help with intimacy and relationship issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaching skills to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karl works collaboratively to decide what methods to try based on a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will test approaches and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use video or phone sessions depending on technical needs and comfort with being on camera. Ask about available formats when you match and schedule so sessions fit your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Karl help with?
Karl works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions, grief, self-esteem, career strain, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses an interactive, collaborative style that combines talking and practical exercises. Sessions focus on setting goals and trying changes that fit the client's daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of counseling experience working with people across youth, adolescent, adult, couples, and family settings.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is listed as an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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.