Christen Johnson

Christen Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 12 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with adults who feel stuck after a life change, unsure about next steps, or struggling to balance demands. Christen writes plainly and focuses on what people can do now to manage pressure and move forward.

Her approach blends practical strategies with listening. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small changes. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness to slow down racing thoughts and increase self-awareness. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change.

Sessions focus on clear goals and simple tools. Conversations aim to identify obstacles, test options, and practice new habits between meetings. Christen helps clients break down big problems into manageable steps and track progress over time.

She often works with issues tied to relationships and attachment, like abandonment, infidelity, blended family tensions, and communication breakdowns. She also supports people coping with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, addiction concerns, and the emotional aftermath of divorce or separation.

Christen keeps language straightforward and practical. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire to begin. Sessions are conducted in English and follow Louisiana practice standards.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions aligned with those values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and situations where someone feels pulled in different directions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful habits. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about problems, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted as sessions progress to better fit goals and everyday life.

Confirm current session formats before booking, since specific options are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow short check-ins when a quick touchpoint helps keep momentum. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others choose audio for a lower-bandwidth option or a shorter phone-style check-in. Those practical differences help match sessions to routines and needs rather than indicating a particular outcome.