Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Damien works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- South Carolina, North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Damien
Dr. Damien Johnson offers help for people coping with anger, stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and major life changes. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 17 years of experience.
He practices in South Carolina and works with clients in English, including international clients by arrangement. He keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens first, then helps people map how thoughts and feelings drive behavior.
Background and approach
He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns, and draws on client-centered methods to match the pace and goals of each person. His background includes a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Master of Arts in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Human Services. These degrees inform his work with mood disorders, substance use concerns, trauma, and coping skills.
He has also run a counseling and community outreach practice focused on mental health and co-occurring substance issues. In sessions he blends structured skill-building with compassionate conversation. That might mean tracking triggers, learning breathing and grounding skills, or practicing new responses to upsetting thoughts.
He explains techniques in plain language and checks in about what’s working. Dr. Johnson offers several formats for online work, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging.
He uses a collaborative approach to set goals and adjust methods as a person progresses. If someone prefers straightforward tools and steady progress, he helps build a clear plan and next steps.
What Damien works with
Everything Damien lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Damien's practice.
- 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 lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online work and why they help
Dr. Johnson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify thoughts that lead to unhelpful behaviors and then practice new ways of thinking and acting; it is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship so goals emerge from the client's needs and strengths; it helps when someone wants a paced, respectful process.He treats approach selection as a team decision. Early sessions look at goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. From there he suggests approaches and checks in regularly to adjust techniques so they fit the person's life and progress.
Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for deeper conversation and teaching skills, phone calls can fit into a busy day and use less bandwidth, and text or live chat allow brief check-ins or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options help people keep continuity of care, fit sessions into work and family routines, and access support from other locations.
Questions people ask about Damien
What concerns does he help people address?
He helps with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, parenting strain, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a warm, person-centered style paired with practical skill work. Sessions balance listening with tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience working in counseling and community outreach, including work with substance use and co-occurring disorders.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in South Carolina with ties to North Carolina credentialing noted in his background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.