Dr. Damien Johnson, LPC, LCMHC

South Carolina · 17 years in practice

Dr. Damien Johnson helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.

License and registration

LPC, South Carolina: 5249 · expires August 2027
LCMHC, North Carolina: 7860 · expires June 2027
NPI: 1528382272 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 17
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 Damien

Dr. Damien Johnson helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. He also supports those coping with grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, intimacy concerns, ADHD, and big life changes.

Dr. Johnson brings 17 years of clinical experience to his work and practices from South Carolina. His approach is conversational and direct.

He listens first, then helps people set clear goals. Sessions focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and what can change day to day.

Background and approach

The tone in the room is warm and collaborative. Dr. Johnson draws on a mix of methods.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. He also works in a client-centered way to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Existential ideas about meaning and choice are woven into conversations when they fit.

He has a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Human Services. His listed credentials include Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - LCMHC. He has long experience addressing mental health and substance use concerns in community and agency settings.

People meet him for practical strategies and steady support. Sessions can include mindfulness skills and brief hypnotherapy techniques when appropriate. The emphasis is on usable tools and clearer choices for everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD

Approaches Damien names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Existential Therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility in life. Online sessions using this approach can help people facing major life decisions, grief, or a sense of emptiness by talking through values and options in a focused way.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client's pace. In remote sessions this means the therapist mirrors concerns, reflects feelings, and helps clients arrive at their own solutions without pressure.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT often uses short exercises, homework, and skill-building between sessions to change unhelpful patterns related to anxiety, depression, or stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That decision is revisited as progress is made so care stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and use worksheets on screen. Phone sessions work well for people who prefer no video or have limited bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on real changes and coping skills.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship issues, parenting strain, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, intimacy concerns, and ADHD.

What is the therapist's general style in sessions?

The style is warm, engaging, and collaborative. He listens first, sets clear goals with the client, and focuses on practical steps to change thinking and behavior.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

He has 17 years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings and community outreach services.

What credentials and location are listed?

Credentials shown are LPC and LCMHC. He practices from South Carolina and lists license credentials for SC LPC and NC LCMHC.

Which languages are supported for therapy?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what clients prefer.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

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