Ingrid Johnson, LPC

Ingrid Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 21 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and other life challenges. Ingrid aims to make therapy approachable and practical for busy lives.

She centers sessions on the client's goals and perspective. Ingrid uses client-centered ideas to hear what matters most to each person. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors in everyday situations.

In sessions she works collaboratively to build tools for coping, mood management, and clearer communication. She offers ways to practice skills between appointments so progress continues outside of sessions. Common topics she addresses include grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, and self-esteem struggles.

Ingrid also supports people facing parenting stress, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver burden, blended family challenges, and aging or geriatric concerns. She brings a steady, respectful presence when people are navigating divorce, separation, or major life changes.

In her approach she emphasizes practical techniques alongside emotional understanding. Outside of work she enjoys jogging and walking her dog, and she is married with two daughters.

How Ingrid uses therapy approaches online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's goals and values. Online sessions let the therapist follow the client's lead and work at the client's pace while still offering guidance and validation.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress and mood problems. Through online video or messaging, clients can learn practical strategies to test new coping skills, track patterns, and apply techniques to day-to-day situations.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can be taught and practiced over phone or text check-ins as well as in video sessions, making it easier to rehearse techniques when they are needed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then recommend a mix of methods to try. Goals and methods are reviewed together so adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.

Online work is practical and flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.