Dr. Danielle Johnson

Compassionate, skills-focused care for emotional recovery

MD, LCPC Maryland

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Danielle

Dr. Danielle Johnson is a licensed counselor in Maryland who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care to help people navigate emotional pain and life transitions.

Background and approach

With eight years of clinical experience and dual credentials of MD and LCPC, she focuses on offering thoughtful listening and practical skills so clients can reduce distress and move toward greater wellbeing. Her work commonly addresses substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, trauma, grief, and adjustment challenges.

She emphasizes whole-body wellness and a collaborative, harm-reduction-minded approach that respects each person's pace and goals. Dr.

Johnson also brings attention to attachment issues, codependency, immigration and multicultural concerns, and the aftermath of sexual assault or disaster. Clients can expect a mix of evidence-informed strategies and empathic support as she helps them build tools for coping, repair relationships, and reconnect with a sense of purpose.

Currently pursuing a counseling-related doctoral degree, she integrates ongoing learning into clinical practice and tailors interventions to the needs presented in each session. Her aim is to provide a steady, attentive presence while equipping people with techniques to manage everyday stressors and more complex emotional wounds.

Online therapy grounded in practical skills and empathic listening

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching concrete strategies for managing symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive, nonjudgmental listening and supports clients in finding their own solutions and personal growth through an empathic therapeutic relationship. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work with a therapist. Dr. Johnson collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she tailors interventions over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy feels relevant and attainable.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people balancing work, school, or caregiving. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and schedules while still accessing licensed professionals who use evidence-informed approaches and practical skills to support recovery and growth.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Johnson address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship conflict, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and related challenges such as codependency and multicultural concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and other modalities to provide practical skills alongside empathic listening.

What is her clinical background?

She holds an MD and an LCPC and brings eight years of experience working with substance use, mood and anxiety issues, trauma, grief, and adjustment difficulties.

Where is Dr. Johnson based and licensed?

She is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Maryland and holds credentials listed as MD LCPC LC9648.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English; she does accept international clients for online services.

What session formats are available with her?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGrief Self esteem ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English