Therapist profile
Chad Johnson, LCMFT, LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist - family and relationship focus
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Chad
Chad Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, LCMFT and LMFT, with 19 years of experience practicing in Missouri. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, and addictions. He also works with depression, trauma and abuse, anger, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and other life changes that affect day-to-day living.
Chad uses practical conversation and straightforward techniques to help people sort through what is happening at home. He listens for the practical problems behind strong feelings, then helps identify small steps people can try between sessions. Sessions move at a steady, plainspoken pace so people can decide what feels useful and what does not.
His background includes long-term work with family problems and blended family issues. He often addresses communication problems, fatherhood concerns, divorce and separation, and family of origin matters. He also helps people who struggle with codependency, compulsive behaviors, and addiction-related patterns.
Chad draws on a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix supports goals such as improving communication, managing anxiety, and changing unhelpful habits. He frames sessions around clear, achievable steps rather than long theoretical explanations.
People who come for help can expect direct conversation about current challenges, ideas to try between sessions, and follow-up on what worked. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching process to schedule an initial session and decide on next steps.
How sessions work
How his approaches work for online sessions
Chad often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters most to them; it helps when someone needs space to tell their story and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful habits.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most practical. Together they will try methods and adjust plans based on what helps in day-to-day life rather than sticking to one rigid model.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and allow conversation without travel. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to focus on communication skills, practical coping steps, and follow-up tasks that fit into everyday routines.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with around home life?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, including blended family issues and fatherhood questions.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style with clear steps to try between sessions and focuses on communication and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 19 years of professional experience working with family and relationship concerns and related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCMFT and LMFT credentials and practices in Missouri.
Will sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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