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Chris Johns

Calm, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LPC Alabama

Experience
27 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Chris

Chris Johns brings 27 years of clinical practice to his work as an LPC in Alabama, combining practical strategies with empathic listening to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and depression.

Background and approach

He draws on a range of therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs, offering structured techniques alongside a supportive environment to explore emotional challenges and develop coping skills.

His style centers on collaboration and clear, actionable steps, using cognitive behavioral ideas when helpful to address unhelpful thinking patterns while also incorporating client-centered and mindfulness-based elements to foster acceptance and present-moment awareness. Trauma-focused methods are available for those working through past harms and complex reactions.

Chris aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where goals are clarified and practical plans are developed to promote resilience and better daily functioning.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and validation, creating a collaborative environment where clients set the pace and focus of sessions to explore their concerns and personal growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making can involve trying techniques from different orientations and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and allow people to engage in therapy from different locations. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, travel, or caregiving responsibilities and support regular practice of skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with many related issues such as attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered care with practical techniques, offering structured strategies and mindfulness practices while maintaining an empathic, collaborative stance.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 27 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
The clinician holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Alabama with licence number AL LPC LPC01965.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available for meeting with this therapist?
Meetings can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English