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Christen Johnson

Christen Johnson

LPC

Louisiana

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In their wordsPractical, compassionate support for everyday survival

Key details

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Louisiana / 7425
NPI
1982076105
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Louisiana

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Values-based change

About Christen

Christen Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to understand what matters most to each person. Christen focuses on creating a safe space where people can name their challenges and start practical steps toward change.

She uses a mix of approaches to suit different needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. Sessions aim to identify what gets in the way of daily functioning and to build skills for managing strong feelings and difficult situations. People learn strategies they can try between sessions to notice thoughts, shift unhelpful patterns, and make values-driven choices.

Christen draws on 12 years of professional experience working with adults across a range of concerns. She adapts conversations and plans to each person rather than following a fixed formula. That means sessions might include problem-solving, mindfulness practice, or short skills coaching depending on the moment.

She also supports people coping with specific stressors such as caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, blended family tension, and the effects of natural or human-caused disaster. Christen works collaboratively to set realistic goals and check progress in ways that fit everyday life.

To begin, she asks people to share what they hope to change and what has helped before. From there she and the client map out steps that feel doable and relevant to the person’s situation.

How online approaches and methods translate to remote sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and moving forward after loss or trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and then testing small changes to see what helps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-direction.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Christen works together with each person to decide which methods feel most useful. That may mean trying a skill-based exercise one week and a values-focused conversation the next. The plan evolves based on the client's goals and what actually helps between sessions.

Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific online formats. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in during a break, or remove the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to support ongoing skill practice, check progress, and adapt work to day-to-day challenges.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Louisiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Christen commonly address?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like caregiver stress, chronic illness, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions often combine skill teaching, mindfulness practice, and problem solving tailored to the client's immediate needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 12 years of professional experience to her work as a counselor in Louisiana.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats does she offer?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific formats.

How does pricing work for sessions?

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

How do I begin working together?

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