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Danielle Johnston

Therapist · South Carolina

Encouraging counselor focused on practical change

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Danielle Johnston
Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, South Carolina · 5174
NPI
1083368310
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
South Carolina
  • Practical tools
  • Emotion regulation
  • Goal focused

About Danielle

Danielle Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in South Carolina who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and codependency concerns. She brings 24 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical changes people can make day to day. Her approach is encouraging and coach-like, aiming to build confidence and steady routines that reduce reactivity and overwhelm.

Danielle uses clear, hands-on strategies to help people shift unhelpful habits. She teaches ways to notice and change physical and thought patterns that keep anxiety and low mood active. Sessions include small, achievable tasks clients can practice between meetings to test what works in real life.

Her work draws on several therapy methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, and acceptance-oriented work. Danielle emphasizes emotional regulation, communication skills, and rebuilding a stronger sense of self. She tailors goals to each person and keeps the focus on what they want to change.

Over time she helps clients develop calmer responses, better boundaries, and clearer priorities. Meetings are collaborative and paced to fit the individual. The aim is steady progress through repeated, realistic steps rather than quick fixes.

Danielle invites people who are tired of feeling stuck to try a different way of working. She focuses on practical tools, encouragement, and ongoing support so people can see gradual improvements in mood, coping, and relationships.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking actions that match personal values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and helps people build more secure ways of relating. It is useful for intimacy, communication, and codependency concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches specific skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Danielle works with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps keep work focused and relevant to everyday problems.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins between commitments. They also let the therapist guide practical skill practice in the context of a person’s real life, so new habits can be tested and adjusted quickly.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle commonly address?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, codependency, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm, interactive, and coach-like. She focuses on teaching skills, practicing small tasks, and building confidence over time.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 24 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is Danielle licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with Danielle?

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