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Christen Johnson

Therapist · Louisiana

Christen Johnson, LPC

Compassionate counselor offering practical support

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship help
  • Trauma and recovery

About Christen

Christen Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She talks with clients in a straightforward, compassionate way and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. Christen encourages strengths people already have while working through what gets in the way of feeling better.

She draws on several approaches to shape sessions, using ideas from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and acceptance-based methods. Sessions center on clear goals, skills practice, and steady progress rather than vague promises. Christen adapts the pace and tone so conversations remain manageable and helpful.

Her background includes more than a decade of professional experience in counseling settings. That experience informs how she helps people handle trauma, relationship problems, and chronic stress. She pays attention to safety, emotional pacing, and ways to build trust over time.

Practical concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, blended family challenges, and substance-related issues are among the areas she addresses. Christen also supports people working through grief, separation, and attachment wounds.

Clients can expect a collaborative process where the therapist and client shape goals together. Christen recommends small, measurable steps and regular check-ins to track progress. To begin, visitors should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Christen often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without letting those thoughts block meaningful action. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and chronic health worries because it focuses on values and doable actions rather than just reducing symptoms.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. CBT offers straightforward skills for managing anxiety, improving mood, and changing unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel relationship conflict or impulsivity.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they adjust methods and pace so sessions feel useful and realistic for daily life.

Session formats are not specified in the therapist's biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or medical appointments and can allow for shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match what a person can realistically manage.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christen commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Other focus areas include caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Sessions emphasize a practical, collaborative style that mixes cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and acceptance-based work. Conversations aim to set clear goals and build skills over time.

How much experience does she have?

Christen brings 12 years of professional counseling experience to her practice. That background shapes how she approaches trauma, relationship issues, and ongoing stress.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

What steps should I take to begin?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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