Michael Johnnson , LPC

Michael Johnnson offers 40 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges and transitions. He works comfortably with individuals, couples, and families across ages and cultural backgrounds, drawing on extensive training in family-systems therapy and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person's needs.

His style is flexible and client-centered. He adapts the pace and method of work to match a person’s history, current concerns, and goals - sometimes using brief, solutions-focused methods and other times engaging in deeper exploration when the complexity of experience calls for it. He emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to be active partners in shaping treatment plans.

As a 72-year-old Christian man, he brings personal experience with marriage, divorce, blended and inter-racial family life, non-binary family members, vocational challenges, addiction recovery, and ADHD. He can offer counseling from a Christian perspective when that is preferred. He ensures clients understand the purpose, process, and intended outcomes of therapeutic work, and he lets each person’s thoughts, feelings, and expressions guide the effort.

Michael holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which reflects professional training and licensure to provide counseling services. He aims to create a respectful, informed, and practical therapeutic partnership for people seeking change, coping strategies, or deeper understanding.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions - research indicates that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the most practical benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the way that fits their life and comfort level: through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change.

Clients work with licensed professionals and therapists who aim to be responsive to fit and preference, and it is possible to change therapists if a different match is desired. Remote therapy can be a convenient and effective way to access professional support while balancing everyday responsibilities.