Michael Johnnson is a licensed professional counselor with four decades of clinical experience.
01About Michael
Michael Johnnson is a licensed professional counselor with four decades of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, mood concerns, addiction, parenting pressures, and questions about life purpose. He speaks plain language and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful from the first conversation.
His style adapts to what each person brings. Some people want focused problem-solving and quick tools. Others need more time to sort through complex feelings and history.
Background and approach
Michael uses a mix of practical techniques and listening to match pace and depth to a person's needs. Michael draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. He also centers a client-focused, client-centered stance so people feel heard while making changes.
He can include discussions shaped by Christian values when that fits a client’s preferences. Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, compassion fatigue, parenting strain, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family questions, caregiver stress, and co-occurring conditions. He aims to make goals clear and measurable, so progress can be tracked.
Sessions emphasize collaboration. Michael expects people to be partners in planning and carrying out the work. He outlines the purpose and likely steps for each part of treatment so clients understand what to expect and why they are doing it.
02Credentials
- LPC (Wisconsin)
- License 3648-125 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1578041919 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
Methods Michael names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Michael names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Practical therapy approaches for online care
Michael uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and understanding so a person can explore what matters to them at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. That collaborative process means approaches can shift over time as needs and goals change.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and longer work; phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, homework, or steady low-intensity support. These options give flexibility to fit therapy into different schedules and life demands.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Michael help with?
He assists people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting pressures, career questions, ADHD, and life transitions.
What approach does he use in sessions?
He mixes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused methods, and client-centered listening to match a client's goals and pace.
How long has he been practicing?
Michael has forty years of experience working with a wide range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LPC license in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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