Chris Johns , LPC

Chris Johns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 27 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and depression. He practices from a compassionate, strengths-based perspective that prioritizes practical strategies and emotional resilience. Over nearly three decades he has supported individuals and families through difficult transitions, offering tools to manage overwhelming thoughts, repair communication, and work through painful memories.

He draws on clinical approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. His work also addresses related concerns including abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and body image, among other focus areas. Chris offers therapy in English and has experience working with international clients.

Chris holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Alabama (AL LPC LPC01965). He creates a nonjudgmental environment where clients and therapists collaborate to set goals and practice skills that support long-term well-being. Please note he is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Chris Johns integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused therapy into his practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people explore their feelings and identify personal goals in a supportive therapeutic relationship. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences with techniques designed to reduce distress and build coping strategies for emotional healing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process, and he works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Together the therapist and client evaluate progress and adjust methods to find the most effective path forward.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support from licensed professionals and therapists without rearranging major aspects of daily life.