- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma recovery
- Guilt and shame
About Bruce
Bruce Johnson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Michigan with five years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also lists an interest in attachment issues, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame.
He offers straightforward, practical conversations about what is causing distress. Sessions focus on naming difficult feelings, understanding how they developed, and testing small changes that feel doable. He aims to help people sort through confusing or heavy emotions without jargon.
Bruce uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, strong moods, and patterns that keep people stuck. He pays attention to how past relationships shape current reactions. He also works with problems linked to substance use and domestic violence when those issues appear in a person's story.
In sessions he pays attention to communication and control patterns, dissociation, and co-occurring problems. He helps people looking to rebuild self-worth after loss, separation, or painful family dynamics. He also supports fathers and first responders who are coping with role-related stress.
People who come with guilt or shame will be able to talk about those feelings directly. Bruce helps break down where those feelings come from and what they mean for everyday choices. To begin, the site asks you to use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Approaches you may encounter in online sessions
Bruce works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people understand how past events shape present emotions. One common approach focuses on processing traumatic memories in manageable steps so memories feel less overwhelming and reactions can shift. This can be useful for people with trauma, strong anxiety, or recurring distressing thoughts.Another approach targets mood and behavior patterns by breaking problems into smaller parts. Sessions look at what leads to low mood or anger, test simple behavior changes, and track what helps over time. This is often used for depression, anxiety, and problems with self-esteem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help you choose methods based on your goals, needs, and what feels workable. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people like online sessions because they can fit therapy around work or family tasks, have shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel. Ask about the session format that best fits your schedule and comfort when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses plain, practical conversation and evidence-based techniques to name feelings, trace their origins, and try small changes. Sessions aim to be direct and focused on what helps in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a practicing counselor. That experience has included work with trauma, mood concerns, and issues linked to substance use or domestic violence.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Michigan. The profile lists Michigan as his location.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is handled through the site.
How do I begin work with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.