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Karl Johnson

At a glance

Experience
12 years
Based in
Michigan
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistMichigan

Karl Johnson, LPC

Practical counseling for life transitions

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Michigan 6401019152

NPI1619530540

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  • Goal focused
  • Collaborative style
  • Values based

About Karl

Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with about 12 years of experience. He practices in Michigan and focuses on helping people who are facing big life changes, relationship challenges, or struggles with stress and mood. He works with adults and couples, bringing a practical, down-to-earth approach to the room.

Karl helps people break problems into manageable steps. He listens, asks clear questions, and helps clients set goals they can actually use day to day. Sessions aim to build skills for coping with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and career stress, among other concerns.

He favors an interactive, collaborative style. That means the client and therapist plan what to work on together. Karl adapts his methods to each person instead of sticking to one fixed plan. This helps make the work feel relevant to everyday life.

Karl draws from several therapy approaches to meet different needs. He uses techniques that focus on thoughts and behaviors, emotional connection, values-based action, and attachment patterns. These tools are combined to fit the situation and goals the client brings to sessions.

People who meet with Karl can expect respect, straightforward feedback, and an emphasis on practical change. He encourages skill-building so clients can handle stressors more confidently. If you are ready to take a first step, he guides the process toward realistic progress and clearer next steps.

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

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can support work on anxiety, depression, motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain problems and teaching practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and helps people notice and shift those patterns to improve relationships and intimacy.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. Sessions are tailored and can mix elements from different approaches as appropriate, so clients can try strategies and adjust as they go.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people meet from wherever they are located within the therapist's service area. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions, helping therapy stay practical and connected to daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Karl work with?

Karl addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses an interactive, collaborative approach where client and therapist set goals together and tailor sessions to what feels most helpful in daily life.

How much experience does he have?

He brings about 12 years of clinical experience working in counseling roles with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LPC credential, listed as MI LPC, and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to learn whether in-person or online meetings are offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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