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Christen Johnson

Christen Johnson

LPC

Louisiana

Practical support for stress and relationships

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Louisiana / 7425
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Louisiana

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    • Motivational focus
    • Client-centered care
    • Mindfulness and ACT

    About Christen

    Christen Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Christen aims to make the process feel manageable from the first contact onward.

    She builds a plan with each client rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical steps, and steady progress. Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to help people sort through mixed feelings and find what motivates real change.

    Christen also uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and reconnect with valued actions. Client-Centered and Mindfulness practices shape sessions so people feel heard and can practice calm, focused attention.

    Her work draws on 12 years of professional experience in counseling. Christen adapts conversations and exercises to match a person’s needs and pace. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the process.

    People typically start by identifying one or two priorities and then work on small, concrete steps. Christen supports clients as they build skills for coping, improving communication, and handling setbacks. The aim is steadier daily functioning and clearer direction moving forward.

  2. How therapy methods translate to online care

    Christen uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change. That approach focuses on listening, asking useful questions, and supporting people as they find motivation that fits their life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can speak freely and feel understood.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Christen will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what techniques feel most helpful. Together they adjust the plan over time so sessions stay relevant and practical.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep momentum between in-person steps and practice skills in everyday settings. Ask about current session formats when you start the process so arrangements match your needs and routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    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

    Listed in

    Louisiana

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Christen help with?

    She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, communication, and caregiver stress.

    What is her general approach in sessions?

    Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She uses Motivational Interviewing alongside ACT, CBT, client-centered, and mindfulness approaches to build practical steps clients can use day to day.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She brings 12 years of professional counseling experience to her practice and draws on that background when tailoring plans and techniques for clients.

    What are her credentials and where is she based?

    She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Louisiana.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the country work with her?

    She is not accepting international clients at this time.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    What steps should I take to begin working together?

    Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then 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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