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Catherine Johnston, LPC
Michigan
LPC in Michigan - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Motivational Interviewing
About Catherine
Catherine Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, trauma and other life changes.
She focuses on practical, problem-focused work. Sessions look at thoughts, behaviors, and coping habits that keep problems going. Catherine uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Clients bring issues such as substance use, domestic violence histories, low self-esteem, anger, intimacy concerns, and career stress. She also addresses family problems like blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and concerns around aging or separation. More specific topics include codependency, control issues, guilt and shame, and first responder stress.
Appointments concentrate on clear goals and steps people can take between sessions. Catherine offers practical tools such as mindful attention, values-based action, motivational interviewing techniques, and structured cognitive work. Sessions normally involve talking through situations, practicing different ways of thinking, and trying behavioral experiments.
People who choose her tend to want concrete skills for managing symptoms and handling everyday strain. She asks about current priorities and builds short-term plans that can be reviewed and adjusted over time. Language used in sessions is straightforward and focused on what to try next.
How Catherine uses CBT and related approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that fit those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help people facing uncertainty, grief, or avoidance patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening-based stance that helps clients explore their concerns and set their own priorities.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That choice can change as progress and challenges emerge, and sessions will be adjusted based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when schedules demand it. Therapists in general can use online sessions to assign short between-session exercises, review home practice, and maintain momentum between in-person meetings if those are part of a person's plan.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Catherine works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and related problems such as guilt, shame, and codependency.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and structured, using CBT, ACT, and client-centered methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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