- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Relationship skills
About Karl
Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of clinical experience. He practices in Michigan and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, addiction, and major life changes. He aims to make the first steps toward therapy feel manageable and straightforward for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
He offers a practical, interactive style that centers on what each person needs. Sessions are collaborative - the client and therapist shape the goals together. He uses a mix of approaches so conversations and tools match a person’s situation rather than forcing one method on everyone.
In his work he helps people handle grief, trauma, issues with intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, and career or parenting stress. He also supports people coping with chronic illness, body image, commitment or control struggles, and ADHD-related concerns. His background includes experience addressing addictions and compassion fatigue as well.
Karl leans on methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based therapy, Emotionally-Focused therapy, and client-centered work. That lets him blend skills training, values-focused work, and relational repair when useful. He avoids a one-size-fits-all plan and adjusts pace and focus to match each person’s goals.
He emphasizes respectful, direct conversations that aim for small, usable changes. People who want a practical path forward for relationship challenges, mood concerns, or life transitions may find his approach helpful. To begin, he suggests taking the first step and completing a brief intake to match priorities and schedule sessions.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. It can help when anxiety, low motivation, or life transitions are making it hard to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior, offering concrete strategies to reduce symptoms like worry, avoidance, or sleep disruption. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns and how early bonds affect current relationship reactions, which can help address intimacy and communication challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That discussion usually happens early and can be revisited as needs change, so the plan evolves with the client.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into a busy week. It also allows for shorter check-ins when life gets hectic and makes it simpler to avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, values work, and behavioral strategies to remote sessions so progress continues even when meeting virtually.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
Karl works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem problems, addictions, grief, trauma, and life changes among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is interactive and collaborative, tailoring conversations and techniques to each person instead of using one fixed method.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of counseling experience working with adults on a range of issues including addictions, anxiety, and relationship challenges.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Michigan and holds an LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.