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Compassionate, practical counseling for life's challenges

David Johnson, LPC

24 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · 2 methods listed · online only

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About David

David Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 24 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He aims to create a respectful, direct, and practical space where clients can talk through pressing problems and build clearer plans for change.

He commonly addresses parenting and family challenges, anger and stress, addiction concerns, and issues around intimacy and grief.

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Background and approach

He also works with people dealing with bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating struggles, and career-related stress. His practice includes attention to aging and caregiver strain when those concerns come up. Sessions are shaped around what each person needs.

David uses straightforward conversation and goal-focused steps to reduce unhelpful patterns. He helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and then practices small changes that add up over time. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to guide sessions.

That means looking at how thoughts affect mood and testing practical strategies, while also identifying what is already working and building on it. He personalizes techniques rather than relying on one fixed method. People who prefer a calm, practical approach tend to fit well with his style.

He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and clear communication. If you want help sorting a specific problem and making an actionable plan, he works to make the steps manageable and realistic.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and helps people test new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy, which highlights current strengths and small, practical steps to move toward specific goals.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then tailor methods to fit each person's needs. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and deeper discussion, phone sessions can fit a busy day or lower bandwidth needs, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets people share thoughts between sessions. These options help people fit counseling into work, caregiving, and other routines while keeping focus on practical change.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people with relationship and family stress, parenting issues, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, and life transitions.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is straightforward and goal-focused, with an emphasis on practical steps and respectful conversation to address specific problems.

What is his background and experience?

He has 24 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, ADHD, intimacy issues, and caregiver stress.

What credentials does he hold and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices there.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

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.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.