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Karl Johnson

Therapist · Michigan

Karl Johnson, LPC

Practical counseling for life transitions and recovery

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  • Collaborative style
  • Practical tools
  • Life transitions

About Karl

Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of experience. He draws on a long history of helping people navigate major life changes, relationship strain, and addiction concerns. Karl writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.

He aims to make sessions interactive and collaborative. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a single method. Karl blends approaches to match what a client needs in the moment, and he adjusts as goals change.

Karl often supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and self-esteem struggles. He also works with concerns around sleep, eating, intimacy, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He brings particular attention to life transitions and recovery from addictive behaviors.

In sessions he emphasizes clear goals and doable actions. Conversations usually include ways to notice patterns, try small changes, and check what helps. He prefers a respectful, straightforward style that invites honest feedback.

Karl’s practice also addresses longer-term difficulties such as attachment issues, chronic illness and pain, and blended family dynamics. He incorporates varied therapeutic tools so clients can discover which ideas fit their daily lives. Taking the first step can be hard, and Karl encourages people to recognize that effort as progress.

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

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small steps toward a life that matters to the individual, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic illness.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current connection patterns. It can be useful for intimacy struggles, attachment issues, and some relationship concerns by helping a person understand and change how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and help decide what fits your goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made, and sessions are adjusted based on what helps most.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when life gets chaotic. It also lets people try approaches like ACT and attachment work in a way that fits their routine rather than forcing a schedule change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Karl help with?

Karl works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and adjustment to life changes among other concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses an interactive, collaborative style and tailors sessions to each person’s needs with practical goals and actions.

How long has he been practicing?

Karl has 12 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor providing counseling across a range of concerns.

Where is he licensed and located?

He holds an MI LPC license and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin a therapy match?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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