- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- Trauma informed work
About Chris
Chris Johns is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Alabama with 27 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment and commitment issues, body image, chronic illness, adoption and foster care questions, and caregiver strain.
Chris uses straightforward, conversational work in sessions. He listens first and helps people name what feels most urgent. Then he and the client try practical steps to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning. Sessions are aimed at changing patterns that cause repeated upset rather than only talking about feelings.
His background includes long experience with trauma-focused work alongside approaches that focus on thinking patterns and present-moment awareness. That mix means sessions can include goal-based exercises, thought work, and simple mindfulness practices to manage stress or intrusive memories. The emphasis is on methods the person can apply between meetings.
Chris tends to work with adults who are navigating big life transitions, relationship strain, or the ongoing effects of past harm. He also offers support for people coping with medical problems, grief, or identity and attachment questions. He will discuss which strategies fit your situation during the first conversations.
People can expect clear explanations of the tools used and steps to try between sessions. To begin, the typical process is a short matching questionnaire followed by scheduling a first session so goals and practical arrangements can be set.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work is organized
Chris uses client-centered approaches that prioritize the person’s experience and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Client-centered work means the therapist listens and follows the person’s concerns, helping them make choices about goals and next steps. CBT involves practical exercises and experiments to test and shift thoughts that fuel anxiety or low mood.He also integrates mindfulness practices to help with stress and grounding. Mindfulness here means short, present-moment exercises to reduce rumination and increase attention to what’s happening right now. These methods are commonly used for anxiety, worry, and recurring negative thoughts, and trauma-focused elements are available when past events are central to the problem.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how each method might fit the person’s needs, and will collaborate on which tools to try first. That decision is revisited as progress or new needs appear.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make fitting sessions into study, work, or life easier by removing travel and allowing meetings across locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Ask about practical arrangements when you schedule the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses related concerns like attachment, adoption and foster care questions, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens first, then introduces exercises and thought-based work alongside mindfulness tools to manage symptoms day to day.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 27 years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.