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Preston Johnson, LPC
Mississippi
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused work
About Preston
Preston Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with 16 years of licensed experience in the mental health field. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
He trained in psychology and community counseling and has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings. His background includes acute care, K-12 school work, and adult counseling programs. He has provided both group and individual therapy in those roles.
Preston favors a straightforward, practical style. He uses clear conversation, direct feedback, and occasional humor. He focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and practice different responses.
His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions often involve identifying patterns, trying specific strategies, and reviewing what does or does not help. He aims to use tools that people can apply between meetings.
Clients can expect an approach that balances goal-oriented techniques with time to talk things through. He emphasizes collaboration - setting aims together and checking progress. For someone wanting structured, practical help with everyday problems, his style centers on clear steps and measurable change.
To begin, people choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Preston uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of reacting. CBT sessions focus on concrete exercises, experiments to try between meetings, and tracking progress over time. Client-Centered Therapy provides a space to talk through concerns without a rigid agenda, letting the person lead what matters most in the moment.Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach short practices for attention and stress reduction. Those practices are brief and can be done between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Finding the right mix of techniques is collaborative; he and the client work together to choose what feels useful and check whether it is helping toward the client's goals.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy week and reduce travel time. It also allows more frequent brief check-ins or focused sessions when needed. Because the specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. The emphasis is on practical work that fits daily life and goals, with session plans adjusted as progress is evaluated.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, parenting stress, career changes, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, direct style that includes clear conversation, feedback, and occasional humor. The focus is on noticing thoughts and habits and trying different responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of licensed experience and more total time in the mental health field, including work in inpatient, outpatient, and school settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on where the client is located.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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