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Karin Johnson, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Karin
Karin Johnson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 21 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and grief, and related areas such as self-esteem, sleep, parenting, anger, and career stress. Karin speaks English and accepts international clients.
Karin trained in social work at Arizona State University and earned her MSW from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She has worked in multiple settings with individuals and groups across a broad age range. Her background includes long-term clinical work and practical skills teaching.
Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She uses clear strategies to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices new ways of responding.
Sessions focus on setting small, practical goals. Karin uses worksheets, skill-building exercises, and psychoeducation to support change between meetings. She pays attention to communication patterns, boundaries, and coping skills that affect daily life.
Karin also addresses issues related to adoption and foster care, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and family of origin concerns. She offers coaching-style support when clients want skill-focused work on specific life changes.
Her style is relaxed and interactive. Clients who want structured, step-by-step practice of new skills and clearer thinking about choices often find this approach helpful. To start, the site matching process helps connect people to her practice.
How Karin uses structured approaches in remote sessions
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It helps when worry, low mood, sleep problems, or difficult reactions get in the way of daily life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice difficult feelings and still move toward chosen values. This can be useful for persistent anxiety, depression, or when someone wants clearer direction about goals.
Attachment-based ideas look at how past relationships shape current patterns. They help people understand communication, closeness, and trust issues that affect relationships and family concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Karin treats approach selection as collaborative - she will talk with the client about goals, try practical techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and let people fit brief check-ins or skill practice into a busy day. Remote sessions also make it possible to use worksheets and screen-sharing for in-session exercises and to review homework together. Ask about the formats offered and how they fit your routine before scheduling.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she focus on most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma, grief, and related problems such as sleep, parenting, anger, and self-esteem.
How does she use CBT in sessions?
Karin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses through worksheets and skill exercises.
What is her professional background?
She has a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and 21 years of clinical experience working with individuals and groups in varied settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LMSW licensed in Michigan and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
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