01 · Who Chris works with

Chris works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and trauma and abuse

Chris lists 5 specialisms and 67 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Chris chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Chris's own words

What Chris says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

Take the First Step Toward a Happier, More Fulfilling Life. Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety? Struggling to navigate relationship challenges, heal from past trauma, or cope with grief and loss? You’re not alone, and seeking support is a courageous first step toward meaningful change.

With over 27 years of professional experience as a licensed therapist, I have had the privilege of helping countless individuals and couples rediscover hope, resilience, and clarity in their lives. I specialize in:

Stress and Anxiety: Find tools to manage overwhelming thoughts and regain a sense of calm. Relationship Issues: Strengthen connections, improve communication, and resolve conflicts. Trauma and Abuse: Heal emotional wounds in a safe, compassionate space. Grief and Loss: Navigate life’s most difficult transitions with understanding and support. In my practice, I focus on creating a warm, judgment-free environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings openly. Together, we will work to identify your goals and develop practical strategies to empower you on your journey toward personal growth and emotional well-being.

You Deserve a Life of Fulfillment and Peace. Let’s Begin Together.

If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to help. Reach out today to schedule a consultation.

Chris Johns, on the BetterHelp listing · read 7 Nov 2026

03 · How Chris works

The 4 approaches Chris lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Chris lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Chris's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Chris runs a session.

Client-Centred TherapyPerson-centred · Rogerian

The therapist does not steer toward a technique or a diagnosis. They offer sustained, non-judgemental attention and reflect back what they hear, on the premise that people find their own direction when they are genuinely listened to. Often what people mean by “someone who just gets it”.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Trauma-Focused TherapyTF-CBT · trauma-informed

CBT adapted for people whose difficulty is rooted in a frightening or overwhelming event. Pacing is the point: safety and stabilisation come first, the memory itself is approached gradually and only when you are ready, and the aim is that recalling it stops hijacking the present.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Chris practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Chris's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Chris at this point.

2. Naming Chris specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Chris is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Chris.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

4 questions worth asking Chris

Built from what Chris actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Chris's - Chris has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “With 27 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

  Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPC

Licensed in

Alabama

Licence

AL LPC LPC01965

Licence number

LPC01965

Licence expires

31 Jul 2027

NPI

1306122692

Years in practice

27

Gender

Male

Languages

English

International clients

Accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Chris's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 7 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Chris. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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