Dr. Danielle Johnson, MD, LCPC

Dr. Danielle Johnson, MD, LCPC, is a licensed professional counselor based in Maryland. The MD designation indicates a medical degree and LCPC denotes Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, reflecting her clinical training and state licensure. She is committed to helping clients discover meaningful healing through attentive, intentional listening and practical tools that support emotional recovery and growth.

Her practice frequently supports people managing substance use concerns, anxiety, depression, relational conflict, and difficulties adapting to life changes. She offers time and attention for reflective listening so clients feel heard and validated while receiving strategies to reduce suffering and regain functioning. Dr. Johnson emphasizes harm reduction and whole-body wellness as part of a client-centered framework tailored to each person’s needs.

She is pursuing a counseling-related doctoral degree and integrates relevant, evidence-informed techniques into her work as she advances her training. Her specific focus areas include collegiate-age adjustment, mood and anxiety concerns, trauma, grief, and addiction. Dr. Johnson views wellness as an ongoing journey and believes everyone benefits from a supportive professional companion. She looks forward to walking alongside clients on their path toward healing and discovery.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Danielle Johnson integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to support online clients. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel validated and guided while exploring their goals - it is useful for relationship difficulties, grief, and identity or adjustment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and mood challenges through structured interventions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions and patterns connected to addiction or trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Johnson works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines listening with skill-building to create a personalized plan rather than applying a single technique across the board.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for varied schedules and locations. This format makes it easier to attend regular sessions, continue work during life transitions, and access care from Maryland or abroad while maintaining consistent therapeutic momentum.