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LPC, LCMHC

Dr. Damien Johnson, LPC, LCMHC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Damien

Dr. Damien Johnson brings 17 years of clinical experience to his work in South Carolina and with international clients.

Background and approach

He combines a person-centered stance with cognitive-behavioral principles to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, bipolar mood concerns, anger, self-esteem, parenting challenges, family difficulties, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Dr.

Johnson emphasizes the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tailors interventions to each person's circumstances. Holding a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Human Services, he is credentialed as an LPC and LCMHC with license numbers SC LPC 5249 and NC LCMHC 7860.

His background includes leadership of a personal counseling and community outreach agency focused on mental health and substance use or co-occurring disorders. Sessions are delivered through flexible formats including video, phone, live chat, and messaging, and he accepts clients beyond his state of practice.

People who work with Dr. Johnson can expect a warm, engaging style that values collaboration and client strengths.

He draws on CBT alongside mindfulness and other evidence-informed methods to help clients set and pursue realistic goals while navigating life transitions and emotional challenges.

Approach and Access: How therapy methods translate online

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience and values at the center of sessions, creating a supportive space where concerns are heard and personal goals guide treatment; this approach is helpful for emotional management, relationship issues, and building resilience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping difficulties, using structured techniques and skill building to produce measurable change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) attends to emotional patterns in relationships and individual attachment needs, helping people better understand and regulate emotions in close connections.

Determining which approach or combination will be most useful is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different methods and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds so care aligns with individual needs.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while allowing the same therapeutic techniques to be adapted for remote delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, family and parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a warm, engaging, person-centered style combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness. The work emphasizes collaboration and building on client strengths while targeting thought-feeling-behavior patterns.
What is the therapist's professional background and experience?
He has 17 years of clinical experience and leads a personal counseling and community outreach agency focused on mental health and substance use or co-occurring disorders.
Which credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials with license numbers SC LPC 5249 and NC LCMHC 7860, and practices from South Carolina while accepting international clients.
In what languages can sessions be offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available for remote care?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, North Carolina

Languages

English

What Damien can help with

Dr. Damien Johnson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Damien works with individuals to manage presenting symptoms and difficulties using an eclectic style of therapy focusing on the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors.

How Damien approaches therapy

Damien's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Damien is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina, with 17 years of clinical experience.