Therapist profile
Catherine Johnston, LPC
Michigan
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401008984
- NPI1700920295
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Catherine
Catherine Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 21 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and anger. She also supports people coping with grief, trauma and abuse, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
Catherine focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon. Sessions often look at patterns that keep problems going and practical ways to change them. She uses straightforward conversations to help clients notice thoughts and behaviors that feed anger or anxiety and then try new responses. Therapeutic methods Catherine uses include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered work, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. These approaches are used to clarify values, reduce unhelpful thinking, and strengthen coping skills for daily life. Clients can expect practical goal-setting, homework they can actually use, and an emphasis on skills that fit day-to-day demands. Catherine aims to help people reduce reactivity, improve difficult relationships, and handle stress with more choice and less regret.
How sessions work
How ACT, CBT and mindfulness guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small steps toward those values even when difficult feelings arise. It is useful for anger that comes from avoidance or stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete tools to test and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness therapy trains simple attention skills to notice urges and slow down automatic reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to see which methods fit goals and daily life. That may mean mixing ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises so clients can practice what helps them most.
Session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on a break, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often use video or phone sessions to match practical needs, but check current session options to plan what will work best.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, simmering resentment, and responding to others' anger. The focus is on skills to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses direct, practical conversations and skill-building. Expect goal setting, short exercises, and clear steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Catherine has 21 years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, addiction, trauma, and relationship issues. That background shapes her approach to strong emotions like anger.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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 a first session.
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