Dr. Damien Johnson

Dr. Damien Johnson helps people who are coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also supports individuals managing addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. He works with each person to identify practical steps that fit their daily life.

Dr. Johnson draws on 17 years of clinical experience and a range of approaches to tailor sessions to the individual. He holds a Ph.D. in Human Services, a M.A. in Counseling, and a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He is credentialed as an LPC and as an LCMHC, with licensure in South Carolina and North Carolina as noted.

His style is warm and engaging. He uses a person-centered stance to meet people where they are and to set clear, achievable goals together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a central tool he uses to look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and shape everyday choices.

Other methods he integrates include emotionally-focused techniques, existential ideas, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices. These tools are mixed based on what a person needs in the moment rather than following a single script.

In sessions he focuses on strengths and practical skill building. People can expect guided conversation, behavioral strategies, and mindfulness exercises when appropriate. He also has experience working with co-occurring substance use concerns and community outreach related to mental health.

Dr. Johnson accepts international clients and conducts his work from South Carolina. If someone is unsure about next steps, he encourages completing a short matching questionnaire to begin scheduling and planning care.

Approaches to consider for online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting the person where they are and building a trusting working relationship; it helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort priorities and set achievable goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and provides hands-on strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a single fixed model. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting plans over time.

Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by saving commute time or allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. This therapist's profile lists video, phone, live chat, and messaging as service options; confirm current session choices before booking so you know what will work best for your routine. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain momentum between appointments and support more consistent progress.