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Karl Johnson

Intern

Intern

Schedule at Fredericksburg – Riverside, VASchedule at Fredericksburg – Southpoint, VA
About Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson is a Counselor-in-Training currently completing his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University. His therapeutic home is Narrative Therapy, while also drawing from CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support each client’s unique needs and goals.
With professional backgrounds in music, military leadership, and ecclesiastical service, Karl has a particular interest in helping individuals experiencing relational disconnection, faith transitions, career uncertainty, and other major life changes. He is also committed to providing an affirming, compassionate space for LGBTQ+ clients and values working with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Karl enjoys using the Enneagram as a tool for greater self-awareness and understanding relational patterns.
Outside of counseling, Karl enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, portrait photography, and playing ball with his Boston terriers.

Karl can be found at the following locations:

Specialties:


Adoption/Foster Care Aging Behavior Issues Blended Families Career Counseling Chronic Illness Chronic Pain Criminal Offenders Domestic Abuse Emotional Disturbance Family Conflict First Responders Gender Dysphoria Grief and Loss Infertility Infidelity LGBTQ+ Competency Parenting/Co-Parenting Peer Relationships Self-Esteem Self-Harm Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Trauma Executive Functioning Skills Training Mixed Race & Multi-Cultural Relationships Men’s Issues Separation/Divorce ADD/ADHD Adjustment Disorder (Life Changes) Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder Depression Dissociative Disorder Mood Disorder Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Panic Disorders Personality Disorder Phobias Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Psychotic Disorders Anger Management (Anger) Stress Management Relationship/Marital Issues BIPOC Competency / BIPOC Identified Clinician Women’s Issues Survivors of Sexual Assault Addiction Relapse Prevention Eating Disorder Diagnosis Health At Every Size (HAES) Intuitive Eating Culturally Responsive Care Geeks (Special Interest-Based Therapy) Postpartum / Perinatal

Insurance Accepted:

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna: Medicaid
  • Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield: Medicaid
  • Humana: Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Self Pay
  • Sentara: Medicaid
  • UHC/UnitedHealthcare: Medicaid

Therapy Types:

  • Individual Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Gottman Training
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Music Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
  • Pain Reprocessing Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Solution-Focused/Brief Therapy
  • Spiritual or Holistic Approach
  • Gestalt Therapy