- ACT strategies
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness skills
About Christen
Christen Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Christen also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
She prefers straightforward conversation. Sessions look at what is happening now and what patterns keep causing pain. Christen uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck.
Christen adapts her approach to the person in the room. She listens for patterns that link current problems to past experiences like abandonment or attachment wounds. Then she helps set small, concrete goals for change. This can include improving communication, managing anxiety, or handling grief after divorce or separation.
For someone in a blended household, Christen can help sort out loyalty conflicts, shifting routines, and co-parenting stress. She works with individuals to clarify boundaries and expectations, and to build everyday habits that reduce friction between partners and stepchildren.
Her style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on tools you can use between meetings. Christen asks plain questions, tracks progress, and adjusts plans as needed.
How ACT, CBT, and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without fighting them. It focuses on taking actions that match personal values even when feelings are uncomfortable, which can help with anxiety, avoidance, and relationship role changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and learning new communication habits after a separation or during co-parenting adjustments.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps clarify priorities and next steps.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. Christen will collaborate with the client to pick strategies that match their goals and preferences. She may combine methods and adjust them over time based on what is helping.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow brief check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Different formats also let someone choose a session that matches practical needs like a shorter phone check-in or a video meeting for a deeper conversation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Christen address related to blended households?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, and lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational. She uses CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build skills and set small goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are on file for Christen?
She is an LPC licensed in Louisiana.
Can non-English speakers work with her or clients outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.