Karl Johnson, LPC
Practical counseling focused on life stories and change
Details
| Name | Karl Johnson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Karl
Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 12 years of practice. He combines practical talk and steady support to help people facing stressful life moments. Karl writes straightforward plans and focuses on small, usable steps that fit daily life.
He often helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or major life changes. He also works with concerns such as addiction, grief, low self-esteem, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, and career challenges.
Background and approach
His caseload includes people navigating intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Karl uses an integrated approach rather than one fixed method. He listens for each person’s story and builds a plan that fits their goals.
Sessions tend to mix practical skills with reflection on how life stories shape current choices. His style is collaborative and interactive. He encourages people to try small behavior changes and notice what helps.
Karl emphasizes respect, integrity, and empathy in the therapy space. People who prefer clear steps, honest conversation, and a focus on real-world change may find his style a good match. He invites those taking the first step to be proud of that choice and to bring what matters to them into the work.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Karl works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Karl among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Karl directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Karl directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and motivation by pairing practical steps with reminders of personal priorities. Narrative Therapy centers on the stories people tell about their lives. It helps by separating problems from the person and finding new ways to describe strengths and choices. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and feelings. It can be useful for intimacy issues and improving communication patterns.Karl treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. If something doesn’t feel right, he adapts the plan so the work stays useful and manageable.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper check-in is needed. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice-only check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging let people have shorter check-ins, track progress between sessions, or reach out when a written note is easier. These options offer flexibility so therapy can happen where and when it fits the person’s schedule.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Karl commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting strain, sleep and eating concerns, career issues, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Karl uses an interactive, client-centered style that blends practical skills with attention to personal stories. He aims for clear steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as MI LPC, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
Sessions with Karl are arranged through our partner platform. It asks a few questions about what you are looking for, then shows you the therapists available to you, including Karl where he has space. Ask about fees, and whether he holds a licence or registration where you live.
Or see other therapists in Michigan »
This is a partner link. We will earn a commission if you sign up through it, at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay or the order of the listings.
Other listings in Michigan
- Natasha Wagner, LPC, LCPC - Michigan
- Susan King, LMFT - Michigan
- Eva "Melissa" Gadd, LMSW - Michigan
- Dr. Melissa Oleshansky, MI Psychologist - Michigan
- All therapists for stress, anxiety »