Chad Johnson

LCMFT, LMFT

Missouri

Supportive therapist focused on motivation and growth

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At a glance

Credentials

LCMFT, LMFT

License

LCMFT, Kansas / LCMFT 03002; LMFT, Missouri / 2019003664

NPI

1336366608

Experience

19 years

Languages

English

Location

Missouri

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Practical steps
   • Client-centered care

   About Chad

   Chad Johnson is a licensed marriage and family therapist who centers sessions on the client’s own goals and strengths. He brings 19 years of experience to work through stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns. Chad uses practical conversation to help people make changes they actually want to keep.

   Chad leans on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. He combines that with client-centered listening so people feel heard while they consider options. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when habits and thinking patterns get in the way of feeling better.

   His work covers a wide range of concerns, including depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes. Chad also addresses ADHD, compassion fatigue, and career-related stress. He helps people navigate blended family issues, communication problems, infidelity, and fatherhood matters.

   Sessions focus on what the person wants to change now and what practical steps fit their life. Chad invites people to tell their story and then look for small, doable shifts. He frames progress as a series of workable choices rather than overnight fixes.

   Chad holds LCMFT and LMFT credentials and practices in Missouri. He conducts sessions in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches work in online counseling

   Chad commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify their own reasons to change and build practical momentum. That approach focuses on listening, asking helpful questions, and supporting decisions that feel achievable. Client-Centered Therapy is also central to his work, meaning sessions prioritize the person’s experience and pace while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers tools to spot and shift thought patterns and routines that keep problems going, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Chad aims to work collaboratively, discussing what feels most useful and adjusting methods to match the client’s goals and preferences. The plan may change over time as needs evolve.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking because the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. They can also help when quieter surroundings or lower bandwidth are needed compared with longer in-person meetings. A conversation about goals and practical needs will determine how best to proceed with scheduling and format.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   19+ years

   Listed in

   Kansas, Missouri

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

   He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and many related issues such as anger, intimacy, and career stress.

   How would therapy feel in terms of style and approach?

   Chad uses Motivational Interviewing and client-centered conversation to help clients find their own reasons for change, along with CBT tools to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

   What is his professional background?

   He has 19 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and brings that experience into focused, practical sessions.

   Where is Chad licensed and practicing?

   Chad holds LCMFT and LMFT credentials and practices in Missouri with licensing noted as KS LCMFT and MO LMFT.

   Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

   Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

   What session formats are available?

   Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile and may vary by situation.

   How much do sessions cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I start a therapy relationship?

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

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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