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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- CBT and EFT methods
About Damien
Dr. Damien Johnson, LPC, LCMHC, is licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina and has 17 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He describes his work as connecting thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to address current problems.
Dr. Johnson uses an eclectic, client-centered style. He emphasizes a collaborative process and works with people to set clear goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a primary approach he uses to identify thought patterns that affect mood and action.
He also integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques to address relationship and intimacy issues. Hypnotherapy and existential ideas are part of his toolbox when they fit a person's needs. Mindfulness and NLP principles are woven into sessions as appropriate.
Dr. Johnson trained with a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Human Services. His credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He runs a private counseling and community outreach agency that focuses on mental health and substance use concerns.
Sessions may address substance use and co-occurring disorders alongside mood and trauma work. He frames progress as a mix of skill building, exploring feelings, and changing unhelpful thoughts. People who prefer structured, goal-focused work alongside relational and emotional exploration may find this approach practical.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Johnson relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought patterns that affect mood and behavior. CBT sessions focus on practical skills, homework, and step-by-step changes that adapt well to an online format.He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address relationship and intimacy issues by helping people recognize and name emotions and interaction patterns. EFT techniques can guide conversations that improve understanding and closeness during remote sessions.
Hypnotherapy is part of his toolkit and is used selectively to support symptom relief or habit change when appropriate. Sessions that include mindfulness or brief hypnotherapy elements often emphasize breathing, grounding, and focused attention exercises that translate to video or phone appointments.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. He will work collaboratively with a person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and comfort with different techniques. The plan can change as needs evolve.
The original biography lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video as service formats. Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use quieter surroundings or fewer visual demands depending on the format chosen.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes an eclectic, client-centered style that emphasizes collaboration and goal setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a primary method he uses alongside other approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working in counseling and community outreach settings.
Which credentials and states are listed?
Credentials include LPC and LCMHC. Licence details are SC LPC and NC LCMHC and he practices in South Carolina.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.