Karl Johnson, LPC
Therapist in Michigan
Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with twelve years of clinical experience based in Michigan.
- Licensed inMichigan
- License6401019152
- NPI 1619530540
- Experience12+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Karl
Karl Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with twelve years of clinical experience based in Michigan. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and major life changes. He offers straightforward, practical support for issues like addiction, depression, and self-esteem struggles.
Karl uses an integrated style that adapts to each person's needs rather than a single fixed method. Sessions tend to be interactive and collaborative, with a focus on clear steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He aims to help clients build habits that change how they respond to difficult situations. His background includes work across a range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and career challenges. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiving strain, and compassion fatigue.
Karl combines several therapy approaches to match the problem at hand. In sessions he listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, and then helps people practice new ways of reacting. He encourages realistic goals and gradual shifts rather than quick fixes.
The tone is respectful and direct, with an emphasis on rebuilding confidence and agency. People looking to start usually complete a short intake and then meet to set priorities and a plan. Karl notes that change takes time and he aims to make the process manageable.
Taking the first step is acknowledged as an important move toward feeling better.
Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401019152 · expires March 2029
- NPI
- 1619530540 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Karl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 Karl names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment and action-focused therapies work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape how people connect and respond now; it helps when relationship trust and closeness feel strained. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck by them, and then take value-driven actions; it can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience so they feel respected and can set their own goals.Karl treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will discuss a few methods and recommend a mix based on a client's goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions. The plan can change over time as needs shift.
Online work is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a focused check-in. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, tracking progress, or quick problem-solving between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Karl commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are interactive and collaborative, focusing on practical steps and skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Karl has worked in counseling for 12 years and has experience across a wide range of presenting concerns.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with the credential listed as MI LPC.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work and check-ins.
How are costs and billing handled?
Fees vary by 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, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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