Karin Johnson
LMSW
About Karin
*The first step to getting anywhere, is deciding you’re no longer willing to stay where you are! *
Hi and welcome! My name is Karin Johnson and I want to thank you for visiting my page. Reaching out for help is always a challenging, but important step, and I am glad you’ve taken that step!
First, let me introduce myself to you… I received my undergraduate degree in Social Work from Arizona State University and received my Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and groups of all age ranges. My style is warm, empathic, and non-judgmental. I want you to feel comfortable working with me. My counseling style is relaxed and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, strength-based modalities, solution-focused counseling, psychoeducation, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness practices. I look to highlight a person’s strengths and their positives in their lives, and to work through personal difficulties and together, overcome life’s challenges to reach your goals. My role is to assist you in developing the needed skills and confidence to live your life to the fullest. Some of these skills may include improving communication, understanding healthy boundaries, and developing good relationships. I like to set practical goals with you, to help make changes in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that solve problems. I will provide resources and worksheets as needed, so you can continue to focus on your growth outside of messaging or our live sessions. If you want support to start addressing the issues that are holding you back and causing you discomfort, then I would really like to start working with you.
I have the warmth, insight, and skills so together we can help you build healthy coping strategies.
What Karin helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Karin works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Karin Johnson is the best. I cant say enough good things about her. She is so easy to talk to, patient and empathetic. She was able to help me out with my problems in a professional manner all while making it seem like old friends catching up. It's apparent that she really loves her job and genuinely cares about helping people.”
- “Karin is warm, understanding and guides my thought process in healing. I find her very attentive and thoughtful. I am so happy she is my therapist and has led me through the journey of becoming a more balanced and healed person.”
- “I was so worried about doing therapy but I took that step. Karin was amazing from day 1. I connected to her on our first phone call. I don't open up to people very often. But it was so easy with her. We literally talk about everything even the names of our cats. Lol. I highly recommend Karin.”
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- “Karin is amazing”
- “Karin is a great therapist. I gel listened to and have been getting better because of her”
- “Karin is very kind and easy to talk to. She always makes sure she understands exactly what I'm trying to convey and I truly feel like she cares when I speak with her.”
- “Best Therapist A++++”
- “Karin is always so supportive and validating and helps me make sense of what goes on in my head. She helps me to identify unhealthy thinking patterns or unhealthy behaviors in my relationships. I feel like the style of therapy she does with me would be considered "person-centered", meaning I kind of lead where the conversation goes. She is always very present and engaged with what I say. I always feel better after each session with her, and that, I think, is the most important sign that your therapist is making a positive difference.”
- “I have been having therapy with Karin on and off for over 2 years now following my divorce.<br /> Karin's helped me to move forwards from the past, deal with family issues as well as navigate new dating. I have found her support invaluable .”
- “Karin is very warm and she gives space to talk. She is also very comforting which makes her extremely easy to talk to.”
- “best therapist. always available, great resources and support!!”
- “A thoughtful and caring person. I really enjoy working with her.”
- “Karin always listens and helps me to address the things I find difficult. She is positive , professional and I find her sessions really helpful”
- “I have been a BetterHelp client for a year, on and off. And, with Karin the whole time. Karin is warm, empathetic and caring. She enables me to get to the root of my issues, so I can do the work to resolve them. I highly endorse her!”
- “Love my therapist. She's great.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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