Dr. Damien Johnson
Calm-focused therapy for practical change
LPC, LCMHC South Carolina
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Damien
Dr. Damien Johnson brings 17 years of clinical experience to his work with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma, depression, grief, anger, and related concerns such as intimacy issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
Background and approach
He emphasizes practical strategies that address how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, helping clients learn tools to manage symptoms and navigate major life changes. His approach blends person-centered engagement with evidence-informed techniques.
Dr. Johnson draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and reshape behavioral responses, while integrating emotionally focused and existential perspectives when exploring relationship patterns and meaning.
He also incorporates hypnotherapy and mindfulness practices where appropriate to support coping and emotional regulation. Dr.
Johnson holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Human Services, and is credentialed as LPC and LCMHC with licenses SC LPC 5249 and NC LCMHC 7860. He operates a personal counseling and community outreach agency that specializes in mental health and substance use/co-occurring disorders.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Johnson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, and he also brings Emotionally-Focused Therapy into work with relational concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that helps clients explore their experiences and build on personal strengths. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognize and reshape emotional patterns that affect connections with others, which can be useful for intimacy and relationship difficulties.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time so the approach aligns with what the client finds most helpful and practical.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to maximize flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, provide continuity when travel or distance is a factor, and allow clients to receive support in ways that match their communication preferences. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver the therapeutic techniques described above while tailoring pace and tools to each client's circumstances.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English