Dr. Damien Johnson, LPC, LCMHC

South Carolina · 17 years in practice

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

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About Damien

Dr. Damien Johnson helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, bipolar challenges, ADHD, trauma and life changes. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 17 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Johnson practices from South Carolina and also works with international clients in English. He keeps sessions direct and practical.

He asks about what is most pressing and then sets short-term goals people can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Hypnotherapy is one of the tools he uses alongside talk-based approaches to help shift unhelpful patterns and build new coping habits. His style is warm and person-centered. He focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and he invites clients to shape the pace and priorities of work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) often guides the skills taught in sessions. Dr. Johnson draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single method.

That can include emotionally-focused ideas for relationships, existential questions about meaning, mindfulness practices for calm, and hypnotherapy to access focused states of attention. He uses what fits the client's goals. Before starting, he reviews current challenges and past attempts to cope.

Sessions commonly include skill practice, gentle exploration of feelings, and planning concrete next steps. He also offers messaging, live chat, phone, and video options to fit different schedules and needs.

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

Approaches that translate well to online work

Dr. Johnson uses hypnotherapy to help clients enter a focused state of attention where suggestions and guided imagery can support behavior change and stress reduction. Hypnotherapy may be helpful for habits, anxiety, and managing strong emotions when combined with talk work.

He also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT provides clear skills and homework that fit well with video or messaging formats. Client-centered therapy shapes the pace and topics, letting the person set priorities while the therapist follows and reflects their experience.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past to decide which methods to try. That collaborative process can include trying short experiments in session and adjusting based on what works.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video works well for skill practice and deeper conversation, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and text messaging helps with quick support and ongoing coaching between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?

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

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a warm, person-centered approach and works collaboratively to set short-term goals and practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How long has he practiced?

He brings 17 years of professional experience working in counseling and community outreach focused on mental health and substance use concerns.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and is based in South Carolina with professional licensure details in both South Carolina and North Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

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

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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