- 27 years experience
- Focus on trauma
- Works with grief
About Chris
Chris Johns is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 27 years of experience. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or relationship strain. He also supports those working through trauma and loss and people dealing with depression.
Chris aims to make the first step easier. He creates a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk through what is hardest right now. Conversations focus on clear goals and small steps that fit into everyday life.
Over his career he has helped people address a wide range of concerns. These include attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and body image. He also works with people affected by antisocial and avoidant personality patterns and with those coping with cancer or aging-related transitions.
Chris uses a mix of practical, evidence-informed approaches. He draws on client-centered work to follow each person's pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior, mindfulness to build present-moment awareness, and trauma-focused methods when past events are a central concern.
He is based in Alabama and conducts sessions in English. If you want to see whether his style fits your needs, start with a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time to talk.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person's pace. Online sessions using this approach are often conversational and aimed at helping people feel understood and heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives practical exercises to try between meetings to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will decide whether client-centered support, CBT, mindfulness, or trauma-focused work best fits the current needs.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when days are busy or allow people to avoid travel on difficult days. Ask about the available options to find what fits your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chris commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related issues such as attachment, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and body image.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is warm and nonjudgmental. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and following each person's pace.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has 27 years of professional experience as a licensed therapist, working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He is based in Alabama and holds an LPC credential, which stands for licensed professional counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to ensure the format matches your needs.
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.