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Online therapist

Michael Johnnson

Guidance for family and life transitions

Credentials
LPC
Experience
40 years
Licensed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Johnnson is a licensed professional counselor with four decades of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting demands, and life transitions. He offers straightforward support and practical tools for people juggling work, family, and personal challenges.

In sessions he listens first and adapts the approach to fit each person. He draws on methods that can be brief and solution-focused or deeper when issues are complex.

Background and approach

Clients know what to expect because he discusses goals and the plan for therapy together. Michael uses several evidence-based approaches to address problems like depression, grief, addiction, and communication breakdowns. He also brings experience with blended family issues, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, and neurodiversity topics such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

This background informs how he tailors interventions for practical change. He is licensed as an LPC in Wisconsin - WI LPC 3648-125 - and communicates in English. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy schedules.

Michael emphasizes collaboration and clear steps so progress is visible. People who choose him often want direct, respectful guidance and a plan they can follow between sessions. He aims to help clients reduce overwhelm, improve relationships, and move toward goals with measurable steps.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes by focusing on what matters rather than trying to eliminate every unpleasant feeling.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping strategies that clients can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Michael will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, and then tailor methods in a collaborative way. That may mean trying a short solution-focused plan first, then shifting to deeper work if needed.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy family and work schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions remove travel time, and live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins and ongoing coaching. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing daily responsibilities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, relationship problems, addiction, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He adapts to each person's needs, offering brief solution-focused work or deeper pacing when situations are complex. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps.
What is his background and experience?
He brings 40 years of professional experience and personal life experience including blended family dynamics, addiction recovery, and vocational challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a licensed professional counselor with license number WI LPC 3648-125 and practices in Wisconsin.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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