Dr. Damien Johnson, LPC, LCMHC

South Carolina · 17 years in practice

Dr. Damien Johnson offers help for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

License and registration

LPC, South Carolina: 5249 · expires August 2027
LCMHC, North Carolina: 7860 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1528382272 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Damien

Dr. Damien Johnson offers help for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also supports people coping with grief, parenting strain, anger, bipolar mood shifts, ADHD, and major life changes.

He writes plainly and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable. Dr. Johnson brings 17 years of clinical experience and a practical, person-centered style.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services.

Background and approach

His credentials include LPC and LCMHC and he has worked in both South Carolina and North Carolina settings. Sessions focus on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns that keep problems going and to build new coping skills.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas inform how feelings shape relationships and closeness. He also draws on mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques when they fit the person's needs. Dr.

Johnson describes his approach as warm and collaborative. He helps people set clear, practical goals and uses short exercises and real-life practice between sessions. Conversations are geared toward what a person needs to feel and function better in day-to-day life.

He has run a personal counseling and community outreach agency focused on mental health and substance use concerns. People meet with him by video, phone, live chat, or messaging to fit their routines and schedules.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Damien lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Approaches Damien names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Dr. Johnson brings Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work to address emotions, relationships, and day-to-day thinking patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name stronger emotions and understand how those emotions affect connections and closeness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep distress going and on practicing new ways of responding to reduce anxiety or low mood.

He also uses a client-centered attitude in online sessions, which means conversations start from the person's experience. Together the therapist and client decide which approach or mix fits best. That collaborative process helps tailor techniques and homework to real life and personal goals.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or to fit a work break. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, written reflections, or ongoing support between longer appointments. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people keep therapy consistent with their daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Dr. Johnson works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He describes a warm, person-centered style that emphasizes collaboration. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and using practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 17 years of experience working in counseling and outreach settings, including mental health and substance use services.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from South Carolina, with licensure details for SC LPC and NC LCMHC noted in his background.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

In what formats can sessions take place?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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