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Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell, LCMHC

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationUtah
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Delsa

Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell welcomes clients who are ready to explore change, manage symptoms, and build practical skills for daily life.

Background and approach

She emphasizes collaborative work, meeting each person where they are and combining clinical tools with clients' own insight to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, LGBT-related issues, relationship and intimacy difficulties, parenting challenges, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. With an LCMHC credential and 13 years of clinical practice, Dr.

Johnson-Waddell draws on training in life coaching along with a wide range of therapeutic techniques. Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral strategies, EMDR for trauma processing, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices.

She also incorporates expressive and somatic techniques when they support healing. Her style is open and accepting, focused on helping clients use their strengths to confront difficult thoughts, emotions, and life transitions.

Clients who value honesty, practical problem solving, and a partnership model of care will find a supportive clinician ready to assist in setting goals and working toward a more satisfying, balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and the Convenience of Online Care

Dr. Johnson-Waddell uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative relationship where the client's perspective guides goal setting and the pace of work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and partnership to help people identify strengths and chart meaningful change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is another core method she employs; CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. EMDR is used when trauma memories are central to a person's distress and involves structured processing to reduce the emotional intensity tied to those memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works together with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning allows adjustments over time so techniques align with what is most helpful for symptom relief and improved functioning.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while allowing the therapist to use focused interventions, homework, and ongoing check-ins in ways that suit each client's life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting, grief, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods to tailor work to each person.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of experience as a counselor and mental health practitioner, with earlier training in life coaching dating back to 2002.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with the license number UT LCMHC 10623750-6004.
Can she work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers services to people living outside the U.S.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English

What Delsa can help with

Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Delsa works with clients with mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, mania), anxiety, grief/loss, and autism spectrum disorders.

How Delsa approaches therapy

Delsa's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Delsa is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Utah, with 13 years of clinical experience.