- 27 years experience
- Focus on relationships
- Practical skills
About Chris
Chris Johns is a licensed professional counselor with 27 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping men and others who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and depression. He meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that can make daily life feel more manageable.
Chris draws on straightforward methods to help clients reduce anxiety and rebuild routines. He listens closely and works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions emphasize useful skills and small changes clients can try between meetings.
For relationship concerns Chris helps people improve communication and resolve recurring conflicts. When trauma or abuse is part of someone's story, he supports paced recovery and emotional regulation skills. He also offers guidance for coping with loss and long-term health or caregiving stress.
Chris uses client-centered approaches to shape the work around each person's needs. He also applies cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and mindfulness practices to build calm and attention. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events need direct attention.
He practices in Alabama and works in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to his availability.
Online approaches and how they help
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's priorities and experience. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and shapes sessions around their goals. This works well for building trust and deciding what to focus on next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It breaks problems into steps and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety or change habits. CBT is often used for stress, depression, and relationship patterns.
Mindfulness therapy helps people notice their thoughts and bodily responses without reacting automatically. Simple attention and breathing practices can reduce overwhelm and improve focus during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. Together they pick or combine methods that feel helpful and realistic for daily life.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking since no specific formats are listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote meetings make it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice new skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Chris commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment, caregiving stress, and body image.
What is his general therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered and practical, with emphasis on listening, setting clear goals, and teaching skills to use between sessions.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 27 years of professional experience as a licensed counselor working with a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Alabama and holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile and may vary.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on his availability.