- 40 years experience
- Collaborative approach
- Christian perspective optional
About Michael
Michael Johnnson is an LPC with four decades of clinical experience. He offers calm, straightforward help for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, codependency, and life transitions. He writes in a practical way and aims to make therapy understandable for anyone who reaches out.
Michael draws on several well-known approaches and adjusts them to each person. He focuses on what matters most to the client and keeps goals clear. Sessions can be short-term and solution focused, or deeper and paced to fit the complexity of someone’s history.
He brings personal life experience to his work, including marriage, divorce, blended and interracial family life, recovery from addiction, and living with ADHD. He can include a Christian perspective if a client prefers that viewpoint. Michael emphasizes collaboration - clients help shape the plan and know what each step is meant to achieve.
His style is direct and respectful, aimed at helping people name problems and try practical steps. He explains the purpose and process of interventions before using them. That makes it easier for people to see progress and stay engaged.
Michael practices in Wisconsin as a Licensed Professional Counselor. He works mainly in English and has spent many years assisting adults with challenges such as grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, career decisions, and addiction recovery. He encourages people to start with a clear goal and build from there.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that reflect those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and situations where someone feels stuck and unsure what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills work. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center, with the therapist reflecting understanding and supporting the client's own problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and preferences, then try methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as needs change.
Confirm current remote session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, support shorter check-ins between appointments, or allow work without travel time. Some approaches lend themselves to homework and tools that clients can use between sessions, which helps progress continue outside scheduled times. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods for remote conversations so clients can focus on clear goals and practical steps.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, addiction recovery, grief, trauma and many life changes.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative, mixing solution-focused work with deeper, paced exploration when needed.
What is his professional background?
He brings 40 years of experience and life experience that includes marriage, divorce, blended family dynamics, and recovery from addiction.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Wisconsin.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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