Christen Johnson, LPC

Christen Johnson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with individuals facing relationship strain and the effects of trauma and abuse. Christen writes simple, direct plans so clients understand each step toward feeling better.

She uses everyday language in sessions and adapts talks to match each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings. The goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better ways to handle hard situations.

Christen brings 12 years of experience in community and clinical settings across Louisiana. That background includes work with people navigating divorce, caregiver strain, addiction concerns, and chronic illness. She draws on several therapy styles to meet real-life problems rather than relying on a single approach.

Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered listening. She also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools when they fit a person's goals. Christen helps clients break big problems into small, manageable steps and tracks progress together.

People who come to Christen can expect clear discussion about goals and practical exercises to try between sessions. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a steady focus on what each person wants to change. The tone is supportive and action-oriented so people can move forward at their own pace.

Approaches that translate to online care

Christen often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress. She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and take meaningful action even when strong emotions remain. Client-centered therapy forms the backbone of her sessions by keeping the conversation focused on each person's goals and experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Christen discusses goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then tries methods that fit. She adjusts plans based on what works for the person and checks progress regularly to keep things practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is well suited for deeper conversational work, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, short live chats are useful for quick check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing prompts and coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life while keeping the focus on useful skills and steady progress.