Chris Johns, LPC

Chris Johns is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, and trauma. He practices in Alabama and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Clients describe a calm, nonjudgmental space where they can speak honestly about hard things. Chris listens closely and helps people name what matters most to them. He emphasizes doable skills that can help reduce worry, improve communication, and ease the burden of loss.

In therapy he draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build a trusting connection. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are added when useful to help with stress and grounding after upsetting events.

For people affected by trauma and abuse, Chris uses trauma-focused methods to address painful memories at a pace the client can manage. The work balances safety, pacing, and concrete coping strategies so people can move forward with less disruption to daily life.

He also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, adoption and foster care topics, and commitment worries. In each case, the focus is on clear steps clients can try between sessions to build confidence and relief.

To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule. Chris supports people who want steady, practical progress toward a more manageable life.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what each person brings to the room. It helps people feel heard and helps the therapist tailor the work to the client’s goals and pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and gives simple exercises to reduce worry and change unhelpful habits. These two approaches can be helpful for stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and depression.

Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust over time. That collaborative process helps ensure techniques are practical and realistic for the person’s daily life.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Confirming formats helps you plan how sessions will fit into your schedule and routines. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also gives people the option to use mindfulness practices and CBT exercises between sessions to reinforce progress.