David Chris Johnson

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, mood concerns, and addictive behaviors by helping clients develop practical skills for managing symptoms and responding differently to stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and build psychological flexibility, teaching skills to accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that align with personal goals. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the therapeutic relationship, offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening so clients can explore their experience and find their own solutions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and the nature of their concerns, and then blends methods from CBT, ACT, client-centered work, EMDR, or motivational interviewing as appropriate. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to what is most likely to be helpful for the individual.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit counseling into busy lives or to connect across distances. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and in how people prefer to communicate, allowing consistent access to care regardless of location.