Therapist profile
Dr. Damien Johnson, LPC, LCMHC
South Carolina
Dr. Damien Johnson - LPC, LCMHC - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLPC, LCMHC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 5249; LCMHC, North Carolina / 7860
- NPI1528382272
- Experience17 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Damien
Dr. Damien Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 17 years of experience in clinical practice in South Carolina. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, intimacy concerns, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes.
He uses a mix of approaches that focus on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns that shape reactions, and on client-centered ideas to keep sessions grounded in the person’s concerns.
Dr. Johnson also incorporates Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to address emotional responses in relationships, and he brings mindfulness and hypnotherapy techniques into work with stress and cravings. He describes his style as engaging and practical, with attention to skills you can use between sessions.
His background includes a B.S. in Criminal Justice, an M.A. in Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Human Services. He maintains licensure as SC LPC and NC LCMHC and has experience running a private counseling and community outreach agency focused on mental health and co-occurring substance use concerns.
People who come for help with irritation, repeated arguments, or built-up resentment often leave with clearer strategies for managing reactions. Dr. Johnson emphasizes measurable steps and practice so coping skills become part of everyday life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Johnson often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses. CBT sessions focus on identifying triggers, testing beliefs, and rehearsing new behaviors that reduce reactivity and anger.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy ideas, which means sessions prioritize the person’s concerns and pace. That approach supports practical problem solving and keeps work grounded in the issues the client brings to the room.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements are used when relationship emotions fuel anger. EFT work looks at emotional responses and patterns between people so those reactions can be understood and changed.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That decision can shift as progress is made and new patterns appear.
Session options listed in the original biography include messaging, live chat, phone, and video, so confirm which are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Those practical benefits can help people practice skills in real life between appointments.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does he address related to anger?
He works with adults on emotional management including anger, stress, relationship conflict, and irritability that builds into resentment.
What is his general approach to anger?
He uses client-centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to identify thought patterns that drive reactions and develop practical behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 17 years of experience working in counseling and community outreach settings addressing mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials: South Carolina LPC and North Carolina LCMHC, and practices from South Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take clients outside the country?
International clients are accepted according to the provided information.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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