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David Johnson

Calm, practical guidance for life transitions

LPC South Dakota

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About David

David Johnson brings three decades of professional experience to his work as an LPC based in South Dakota. He has a long record of supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions, and he adapts conversations and care to reflect each person’s situation.

Background and approach

His practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while creating a tailored plan that fits individual needs and goals. Clients can expect a collaborative approach that balances practical strategies with attentive listening.

He draws on several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, to help address patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress. Whether the focus is on recovery from trauma, coping with grief, managing addictions, or improving self-esteem and relationships, his aim is to help people find clearer direction and more effective ways to move forward.

Approaches That Guide Online Work

David Johnson integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured techniques, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's experience, offering empathic listening and support to help clarify goals and build self-directed solutions.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing when appropriate to strengthen personal motivation for change, especially around addictions, lifestyle shifts, or ambivalence about treatment. Throughout the process he collaborates with clients to determine which approaches best match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, online therapy provides scheduling flexibility and easier access from different locations. These formats allow ongoing therapeutic work without requiring travel, and they make it practical to maintain continuity of care while fitting sessions into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and career questions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person's needs, combining active listening with practical, skills-based work.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people through a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LPC credential with licence detail SD LPC LPC901 and is based in South Dakota.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

South Dakota

Languages

English