Dr. Damien Johnson, LPC, LCMHC

Dr. Damien Johnson is a counseling professional with more than 17 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, trauma, mood disorders and other life changes. He combines an eclectic clinical approach with a strong focus on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviors, helping clients develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

He holds a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Counseling and a Ph.D. in Human Services. His credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC, and he also holds counseling and addictions credentials in both South Carolina and North Carolina. These qualifications reflect formal training and supervised practice in general counseling and substance use treatment.

Dr. Johnson leads a private counseling and community outreach agency that specializes in mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders. His manner is described as warm and engaging, and he emphasizes a person-centered, collaborative process that meets clients where they are and builds on their strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a primary orientation in his practice, and he integrates mindfulness and NLP principles when appropriate to support change.

Services are available via messaging, live chat, phone and video, allowing clients to choose the format that best fits their needs.

Approach-Focused Online Care with Flexible Access

Dr. Damien Johnson commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported as they explore goals and make changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the relationships among thoughts, emotions and behaviors to help reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms and modify unhelpful patterns.

He may also draw on Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship or attachment issues are central, helping clients identify and shift the emotions that drive interactions. Each approach is explained in straightforward terms so clients understand what to expect and how it may address their concerns.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Dr. Johnson works with clients to assess needs, preferences and goals, then tailors the approach over time so therapy stays practical and relevant. Online therapy provides the same therapeutic options as in-person work while offering greater flexibility - sessions by video or phone, plus live chat and text messaging for ongoing support. These options make it easier for clients to fit care into busy lives and to continue progress from wherever they are.