Christen Johnson

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LPC Louisiana

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Christen

Christen Johnson is a licensed professional counselor in Louisiana who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem.

Background and approach

With 12 years of clinical experience, she draws on well-established therapeutic methods to create practical, goal-oriented support tailored to each person’s circumstances. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while collaborating with clients to develop individualized plans.

Her work incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered strategies to build values-driven change and strengthen self-awareness. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques also appear in her approach when fostering motivation and present-moment coping skills.

Clients can expect a flexible dialogue that adapts to their needs, whether they are navigating relationship strain, processing past trauma, coping with chronic illness, or addressing substance-related concerns. Christen frames the first step toward a more satisfying life as a courageous choice and offers steady support as clients pursue clearer goals and practical tools for change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, improve mood, and make daily challenges more manageable. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to accept uncomfortable thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action, which can be useful for stress, depression, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and can build self-understanding at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which techniques fit the issue at hand and adjust the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, letting clients access licensed professionals from more places and at different times. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent sessions while fitting therapy into a busy life, and sessions can be adapted to focus on skill-building, values-guided work, or problem-solving as needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Christen address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, along with related topics like abandonment, attachment, and substance concerns.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create practical and compassionate treatment plans.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Where is Christen licensed and located?

She is an LPC licensed in Louisiana with licence number LA LPC 7425.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

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

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits their needs and availability.

How are costs and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with Christen?

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 abuse Self esteem Depression

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-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

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English