- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- CBT and mindfulness
About Chris
Chris Johns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with 27 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Chris helps people who notice old family patterns and painful past events still shaping their day-to-day life.
He uses straightforward talk and practical skills in sessions. Clients work on recognizing repetitive roles, improving communication, and managing strong emotions. Sessions may include learning calm-down techniques, reviewing thinking patterns, and trying small behavioral changes between meetings.
Chris draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and develop alternative responses. Mindfulness practices are introduced for grounding and present-moment focus when helpful.
For people coping with painful memories, trauma-focused approaches guide careful processing of difficult events at a manageable pace. The work moves at a client’s rhythm and focuses on reducing distressing symptoms and improving daily functioning.
Chris has worked across many concerns related to family of origin, including attachment issues, abandonment, blended family strain, and adoption and foster care matters. He also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and relationship commitment issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online sessions
Chris uses client-centered approaches that focus on the person’s priorities and immediate concerns. This method means sessions start with what matters most to the client and then build practical steps from there.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test alternative ways of responding. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges because it links thoughts, feelings, and actions in a clear way.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Chris will discuss goals, preferences, and how different approaches might fit. That collaboration helps shape a plan and adjust it over time based on what helps most.
The therapist biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so work and caregiving duties are easier to manage. Licensed professionals often find these practical benefits help clients keep therapy consistent while working toward clearer boundaries and better emotion management.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, abandonment, and blended family strain.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices in a client-centered way, combining practical skills, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness exercises to help people change patterns and manage strong emotions.
How much experience does he have?
Chris has 27 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in Alabama and holds the LPC credential listed as AL LPC.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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