Karin Johnson, LMSW
Warm, experienced LMSW guiding change
- Warm empathic approach
- Mindfulness and skills
- Practical goal setting
About Karin Johnson
Karin Johnson is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who brings 21 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups across the lifespan. She earned an undergraduate degree in social work from Arizona State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Her counseling style is warm, empathic, and nonjudgmental, designed to create a relaxed, interactive space where clients can feel respected and heard.
Karin integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with strength-based and solution-focused methods, trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices to help people navigate life’s challenges. She focuses on highlighting each person’s strengths while working through difficulties, and she collaborates with clients to set practical goals that lead to meaningful change. Typical skills she helps develop include improved communication, healthier boundaries, and stronger relationships.
Sessions often include practical tools such as worksheets and resources so growth can continue between live conversations and messages. Karin aims to help clients build the skills and confidence needed to move forward; for those ready to address what is holding them back, she offers steady support and evidence-informed strategies to foster healthier coping and greater well-being.
Karin integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with strength-based and solution-focused methods, trauma-informed care, psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices to help people navigate life’s challenges. She focuses on highlighting each person’s strengths while working through difficulties, and she collaborates with clients to set practical goals that lead to meaningful change. Typical skills she helps develop include improved communication, healthier boundaries, and stronger relationships.
Sessions often include practical tools such as worksheets and resources so growth can continue between live conversations and messages. Karin aims to help clients build the skills and confidence needed to move forward; for those ready to address what is holding them back, she offers steady support and evidence-informed strategies to foster healthier coping and greater well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Karin Johnson have?
Karin Johnson has 21 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
Is Karin Johnson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMSW credential - Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801064386.
In which languages does Karin Johnson provide therapy?
Karin Johnson provides therapy in English.
Where is Karin Johnson located?
Karin Johnson is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Karin Johnson as my therapist?
Clients can work with Karin Johnson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Karin Johnson work with international clients?
Yes, Karin Johnson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Karin Johnson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Karin frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as part of her online practice. ACT helps people clarify their values and learn practical ways to act in alignment with what matters most, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other common concerns.She also incorporates attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns and family dynamics are central to a person’s concerns. This approach explores how early and current attachment experiences influence connection, communication, and intimacy, and it can be especially helpful for couples, family work, and relationship-related issues.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process, and Karin works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists may adapt techniques over time as goals evolve to ensure the best possible fit.
Online sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for clients who prefer remote options. These formats make it easier to maintain regular appointments, access care from different locations, and use brief check-ins or messaging alongside live sessions to support ongoing progress.