Michael Johnnson , LPC

Michael Johnnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four decades of experience helping individuals, couples, and families navigate a wide range of life challenges. He brings advanced training in family-systems work and motivational interviewing to his practice, and adapts his methods to fit each person's history, needs, and goals. He is comfortable offering brief, solution-focused work when appropriate, and he will also slow the pace to address deeper, more complex concerns as they arise.

He has personal and professional experience with marriage, divorce, blended and inter-racial families, non-binary family members, vocational transitions, addiction recovery, and living with ADHD. As a 72-year-old Christian man, he can incorporate a Christian perspective into counseling when that aligns with a client's preferences. He works across the lifespan and welcomes clients from varied backgrounds and identities.

Michael emphasizes collaboration in creating and carrying out a treatment plan. He ensures clients understand the purpose, process, and intended outcomes of each element of their work together and bases his effort on the client’s thoughts, feelings, and expressions. When invited to serve someone, he aims to offer approaches that feel comfortable and are effective for that individual. Thank you for considering his practice.

How Michael's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions by focusing on building psychological flexibility and committed steps toward what matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, coping skills, and problem-solving in day-to-day life.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead. This approach supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and personal growth across a wide range of concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to determine which methods or combination of methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting over time as circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose what suits their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods, life transitions, or when travel or mobility are factors, while preserving the same therapeutic focus and professional support one would expect in office-based care.