Preston Johnson, LPC

Preston Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 16 years of licensed experience. He combines a psychology undergraduate foundation with graduate study in community counseling to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed care across a wide range of settings and client needs. Over his career he has worked in inpatient and outpatient treatment, acute care facilities, K-12 school settings, and adult mental health programs, providing both group and individual therapy.

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, anger, self-esteem challenges, parenting and career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and other life transitions. His clinical toolkit draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques to tailor support to each person’s goals.

Preston’s style centers on empathy, tactful honesty, and a positive, hopeful outlook, with an openness to appropriate humor as part of the therapeutic process. He aims to help clients build resilience, clarify values, and move toward measurable personal growth. Those seeking a collaborative, experienced therapist in Mississippi may find his approach warm, practical, and goal oriented.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Preston Johnson uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client's goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes understanding the individual's perspective and supporting their self-directed growth, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and navigating life changes.

He also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with mood symptoms. Additionally, mindfulness therapy is offered to help clients develop present-moment awareness and stress reduction skills useful for emotional regulation and relapse prevention.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Preston collaborates with each person to determine what methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexible ways to connect. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints and can help maintain continuity of care during transitions or busy periods.