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Chris Johns

Chris Johns, LPC

Therapist in Alabama

Experienced counselor focused on practical progress

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  • Calm conversational style
  • Goal oriented
  • Evidence informed

About Chris

Chris Johns is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and depression. He aims to make therapy straightforward and practical so people can start feeling better in daily life.

Johns focuses on clear goals and simple strategies. Sessions are conversational and centered on the person in front of him. He listens for what matters most, then helps set realistic steps to manage symptoms and improve relationships.

His background includes long experience with trauma and grief work, and he draws on methods that help people process painful memories and build coping skills. He also supports those facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and abandonment issues, and body image stress.

Chris uses approaches that help change unhelpful thinking, build present-moment awareness, and center the client's experience in treatment. He encourages practical exercises clients can use between meetings. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who prefer a calm, straightforward style often find his approach helpful. He works collaboratively, setting goals that fit a client's life and responsibilities. To begin, readers are asked to use the provider's matching process to match and schedule a time that works for them.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's concerns guide each session. This approach helps people clarify their priorities and feel heard as they work through stress or relationship difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It provides structured tools to challenge unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adjust methods over time. This collaborative process helps ensure the plan fits the client's life and pace.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to keep continuity when life gets hectic. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Many people appreciate meeting with licensed professionals remotely because sessions can be scheduled around work, caregiving, or travel without needing extra commute time.

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

Credentials

Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Chris Johns address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, caregiving stress, and body image concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He practices a straightforward, conversational style that focuses on clear goals and practical steps clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 27 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.

What credentials does he hold and where is he located?

He holds an AL LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama, and his practice is based in Alabama.

Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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