Catherine Johnston , LPC

Catherine Johnston is a licensed therapist based in Michigan with 21 years of clinical experience supporting adults through complex life challenges. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines practical strategies with empathetic listening to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, and trauma.

Her work emphasizes helping clients develop clearer self-understanding, strengthen coping skills, and recover from painful experiences so they can pursue meaningful change. Catherine draws on evidence-based methods to address issues such as domestic violence, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and parenting struggles, career stress, and compassion fatigue, tailoring interventions to each person’s situation.

In therapeutic sessions she creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where adults can explore emotions, examine patterns, and build resilience. Catherine’s approach is collaborative and strengths-oriented, supporting clients as they navigate transitions, improve relationships, and work toward greater emotional balance and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Catherine Johnston integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address a range of concerns in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is often useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic therapeutic relationship in which the person’s own goals and insights guide progress - this approach supports self-esteem, relationship work, and emotional processing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve coping, making it effective for depression, anxiety, and stress-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match an individual’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as therapy progresses.

Online therapy with Catherine is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible access for people juggling work, family, or geographic constraints. These options allow clients to engage in consistent, scheduled care and to choose the format that feels most comfortable for their healing and growth.