Michael Johnnson, LPC

Michael Johnnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with four decades of clinical experience. He offers practical, down-to-earth help for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and life transitions.

He prefers to shape sessions around what each person brings to the room. That means listening first to a person’s history, strengths, and current struggles. Then he and the client set clear, attainable goals and pick methods that make sense for those goals.

His approach pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with client-centered and solution-focused ideas. He uses short-term problem solving when that fits, and slows down for deeper or more complex issues. Motivational interviewing is part of how he helps people find momentum for change.

Michael brings personal life experience to his work, including long-term recovery from addiction, blended family dynamics, and managing attention differences. He can also offer counseling from a Christian perspective when that suits the client’s needs.

He practices in Wisconsin as an LPC and conducts sessions in English. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging, and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Michael uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values and committed action, helping people move toward meaningful goals even when difficult feelings remain. Client-centered therapy creates a respectful space where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Michael will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift, so the process stays flexible and client-driven.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make counseling fit into real life. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options help keep therapy accessible and easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or travel.