- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Trauma focused
About Chris
Chris Johns is an Alabama licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 27 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Over nearly three decades, Chris has worked with people who feel stuck after big life changes. He focuses on practical steps that reduce day-to-day distress. In a session he listens, clarifies immediate concerns, and helps people set small, achievable goals.
He uses Client-Centered Therapy to build understanding and to let a person lead the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce worry and bring attention back to the present moment.
Chris also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to cause strong reactions. That work aims to help people notice triggers and learn ways to respond that feel less overwhelming. He describes treatment as a step-by-step process rather than a single quick fix.
Practical matters are part of his approach. Sessions look at routines, relationships, and realistic coping skills. People often begin by choosing one pressing problem, then build from there. To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Chris often uses Client-Centered Therapy online to let the person set the pace and topics for discussion. That approach focuses on listening and responding to what feels most pressing, which can help when someone is unsure where to start.He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to online sessions, helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new actions between meetings. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, low mood, and relationship patterns because it emphasizes practical exercises and short-term goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk about options, consider a person's goals and preferences, and agree on techniques to try. Decisions about methods are collaborative and can shift as needs change.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness exercises and CBT homework between sessions to reinforce progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment and caregiver stress.
How does he approach someone feeling stuck?
He uses clear, practical steps: listen to the immediate problem, set small goals, and try changes that reduce day-to-day distress.
What is his level of experience?
He has 27 years of professional experience as a counselor and has worked with adults on long-term and short-term difficulties.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Alabama.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.