- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Attachment work
About Karin
Karin Johnson is an LMSW (Master of Social Work) with 21 years of clinical experience based in Michigan. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem challenges, ADHD, and career or life-change issues. Karin also focuses on attachment concerns, abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, caregiver strain, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and family of origin problems.
Her style is relaxed and interactive. She uses everyday conversation to uncover what matters most and to set clear, practical goals. Karin aims to help clients build skills that change thinking, feelings, and behavior. Sessions may include worksheets, psychoeducation, and guided exercises you can practice between meetings.
Karin draws on a range of approaches to shape sessions, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She blends these methods to match a person’s concerns and goals rather than follow a single script.
In sessions she often focuses on improving communication, identifying boundaries, and developing coping skills for stress and difficult emotions. Practical strategies might include mindfulness practices, problem-solving steps, and skills for managing mood shifts or addictive behaviors.
People who find straightforward, skills-focused work helpful may connect well with her approach. International clients may be accepted. To begin, the site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling tools are used to arrange a first session and set initial goals.
How Karin blends EFT, ACT, and attachment work for online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and patterns in close relationships. It helps people name hard-to-reach feelings and notice how those feelings shape interactions and connection. EFT can be useful for people wanting to change repetitive relationship patterns and increase emotional understanding.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes taking action in line with personal values while learning to let difficult thoughts and feelings have less control. ACT often uses simple exercises to clarify what matters and to build willingness to try new behaviors. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early bonds and how they influence current relationships; it helps people recognize attachment patterns and try different ways of connecting with others.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Karin will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and needs. She often combines techniques from EFT, ACT, attachment work, and CBT to address mood, relationship, and coping challenges rather than relying on a single method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations. The therapist and client will discuss how best to structure sessions to match schedules, goals, and comfort with the format.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Karin works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting strain, sleep issues, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a relaxed, interactive approach that focuses on practical goals, skills practice, and conversations that clarify what matters most to the client.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and groups across many concerns and age ranges.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW (Master of Social Work) and is based in Michigan.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's tools.
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