About David
David Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of experience. He practices in South Dakota and has spent many years helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and depression. He aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried and unsure.
David focuses on clear, practical conversation. He listens first and adapts his approach to each person's situation. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and goal-oriented so people can see what to try between meetings.
How David works
He uses a mix of methods depending on the problem. For someone coping with life changes or grief, he helps set small, achievable steps. For addiction or mood-related concerns, he blends motivational techniques with approaches that look at thinking patterns and behaviors.
David also works with issues tied to relationships, intimacy, parenting, and fatherhood concerns. He addresses family of origin topics, infidelity, and the strain of role changes with a focus on practical next steps rather than abstract theory. People who choose him can expect a respectful, down-to-earth tone.
He aims to reduce shame and help clients build on small successes. If someone wants to talk about career direction, self-esteem, or life purpose, he combines coaching ideas with clinical strategies to map out options.
David lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What David works with
The areas below are the ones David selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Antisocial personality
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | South Dakota |
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Online support options
Approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and encourages decisions based on their values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds motivation for steps such as cutting back on substances or adopting healthier routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted over time based on what is helping.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill work. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit quick updates, coaching-style check-ins, and day-to-day support. These options help make therapy more flexible for varied schedules and circumstances.
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