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Dr. Damien Johnson, LPC, LCMHC
South Carolina
Dr. Damien Johnson - LPC LCMHC, stress and addiction work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness and hypnotherapy
About Damien
Dr. Damien Johnson is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and an LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, with 17 years of clinical experience in South Carolina. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
He uses a practical, problem-focused approach that links thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions are action oriented and aim to identify patterns that keep problems going. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Dr. Johnson also integrates client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person's goals and values. Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs his work when relationship patterns and attachment issues are part of the problem. He adds mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques at times to support stress reduction and stronger self-regulation.
He has academic credentials that include a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Human Services. He holds licensure in South Carolina as an LPC and in North Carolina as an LCMHC. His background includes work in mental health, substance use, and community outreach.
People who come to him should expect structured sessions with practical steps between meetings. He emphasizes collaboration on goals and regular review of progress. For international clients or questions about session formats, confirm current options before booking.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Dr. Johnson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in his online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small, practical experiments to change reactions and behavior. Client-centered work keeps the agenda tied to the person's goals and values while supporting exploration of what matters most.He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship or attachment patterns are a central issue. EFT helps identify interaction cycles between people and practices new ways of responding that reduce conflict and increase connection.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to match methods to the client's needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean focusing on CBT techniques for anxiety, bringing in EFT for relationship work, or using mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools for stress management.
The original profile lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video as offered formats. Confirm the exact session options before booking so they fit your schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can occur between other obligations.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, problem-focused style that links thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions emphasize identifying patterns and trying concrete strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience working in mental health, substance use, and community outreach settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC in South Carolina and an LCMHC in North Carolina. He practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile lists messaging, live chat, phone, and video. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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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