- Acceptance and change
- Relationship concerns
- Substance and mood
About Catherine
Catherine Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 21 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for adults facing major life changes, relationship strain, and emotional pain.
She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, substance concerns, and the fallout from domestic violence. She also addresses self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related worries, and the stress of parenting or caregiving. Catherine aims to help clients discover their strengths and build clearer coping skills.
In sessions she creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space for people to talk about what matters most. Conversations focus on specific problems and on small, doable steps to feel better. She listens closely, reflects what she hears, and offers practical methods to try between meetings.
Catherine draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. She uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Mindfulness and client-centered practices also appear in her work.
People who come to her for help often want clearer decisions, steadier emotions, or relief from patterns that keep repeating. To begin, clients describe the problem, set goals, and build a plan that fits their daily life.
How Catherine's approaches adapt to online work
Catherine uses acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people tackle troubling thoughts and build meaningful actions. ACT focuses on identifying personal values and taking steps that match those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people notice patterns of thinking and try new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions typically begin with simple goals and a short plan, and the approach can be adjusted as needs change.
The original biography does not list the available online session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when helpful. It also allows using mindfulness exercises, thought records, and motivational conversations in ways that fit a person's daily routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Catherine commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, self-esteem, grief, trauma and related problems listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying goals, and trying practical strategies between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Catherine has 21 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LPC based in Michigan. The profile lists the LPC credential and the Michigan location exactly as provided.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the profile.
How are session formats handled?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm the available formats before booking so you know whether phone or video is offered.
How do subscriptions, cost, and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.