Dr. Danielle Johnson, MD, LCPC

Maryland · 8 years in practice

Dr. Danielle Johnson offers a warm, client-centered approach to therapy.

License and registration

LCPC, Maryland: LC9648 · expires January 2027
NPI: 1386215853 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
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 Danielle

Dr. Danielle Johnson offers a warm, client-centered approach to therapy. She focuses on listening carefully and helping people find practical ways to ease emotional pain.

Dr. Johnson aims to create a space where clients feel heard and can start moving forward at their own pace. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - LCPC - with eight years of clinical experience in Maryland.

Her work commonly addresses stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions.

Background and approach

She also supports people coping with trauma, grief, relationship conflict, and major life changes. Her approach draws on client-centered principles that prioritize the person's experience. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy is part of the mix when emotional connection and attachment issues are central to the concern. Dr. Johnson also focuses on more specific challenges such as ADHD, codependency, and substance use concerns including harm reduction.

She brings attention to cultural and immigration issues, feelings of emptiness, and recovery from sexual assault and abuse. People who choose her work with a therapist who emphasizes gradual progress and practical strategies. She is pursuing a counseling-related doctoral degree and integrates new, evidence-informed techniques as appropriate.

Sessions are offered in English and are available through a variety of online formats.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
ADHD
Attachment issues
Codependency
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Immigration issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Multicultural concerns
Sexual assault and abuse

Approaches Danielle names

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Online support

Bringing emotionally focused and skills-based care online

Dr. Johnson uses therapies that help people understand feelings and build coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift painful emotional patterns and attachment-related concerns. It can be useful when strong emotions and connection issues are at the heart of the problem.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the client's own goals. This approach emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaboration so clients can explore what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their concerns, goals, and preferences, and will suggest methods that fit those needs. Goals and methods can be adjusted over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to work together. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that helps progress. Phone sessions can be a good option when video is not needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules and to stay connected from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems can be addressed?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. Other focuses include trauma, grief, relationship conflict, ADHD, and issues like codependency and isolation.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions emphasize listening, validation, and building skills from approaches like CBT and DBT.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of clinical experience. Her background includes work with substance use, mood and anxiety concerns, trauma, and grief.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an MD and is an LCPC. Her practice is based in Maryland.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats suit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What steps do I take to begin therapy?

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