Profile / United States
Chad Johnson, LCMFT, LMFT
Missouri
LMFT focused on relationships and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Narrative approaches
About Chad
Chad Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT in Kansas and LMFT in Missouri, with 19 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as intimacy and anger.
He uses straightforward, practical methods that help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits, and testing small changes that feel manageable. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and goal-focused techniques.
Chad also uses motivational interviewing and narrative approaches when they fit the situation. Motivational interviewing helps people who are stuck deciding about change. Narrative work looks at the stories people tell about themselves and what might be revised to reduce shame or stuckness.
His background includes many years working with family conflict, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and communication problems. He has supported people facing divorce and separation, coping with life changes, and recovery from impulsivity, infidelity, or addiction-related problems.
Practical problem solving shows up often in sessions. Clients may work on coping skills for ADHD, managing career stress, or handling compassion fatigue and first responder strain. Chad prefers clear steps and short-term goals alongside space for personal storytelling.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session where goals and next steps are clarified.
How his approaches translate to online work
Chad commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that feed anxiety or depression and practice different behaviors to see what helps. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen carefully and prioritize the client's perspective when deciding goals. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels uncertain about change and needs help clarifying reasons to act.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the first sessions. He collaborates with each person to set clear, achievable goals and adjusts methods based on progress and preference. That means trying structured CBT exercises, conversational client-centered sessions, or brief motivational conversations depending on the problem and the person's style.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are currently supported before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. In practice this helps people keep consistent appointments while testing practical changes between sessions.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in his specialties.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then try small behavioral changes to test what works for them.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 19 years of professional experience working with family conflict, at-risk youth, and a range of mood and relationship issues.
Which credentials and state licensure does he hold?
He holds LCMFT in Kansas and LMFT in Missouri as listed in his credentials.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How are fees handled and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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