- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Danielle
Dr. Danielle Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship conflict, grief, self-esteem struggles, and challenges related to ADHD. Her practice explicitly includes concerns such as guilt and shame among other focus areas.
Dr. Johnson uses a client-centered stance that prioritizes attentive listening and practical tools. Sessions emphasize understanding how feelings show up in daily life and learning skills to manage them. She also integrates techniques from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies when they fit a person’s goals.
Many people come to her for help when substance use, mood, or anxiety symptoms interfere with school, work, or relationships. She has experience with grief, trauma, attachment issues, codependency, and recovery-oriented approaches to drug and alcohol problems. Immigration-related stress and multicultural concerns are also within her stated focus.
She is pursuing a counseling-related doctoral degree and incorporates relevant, up-to-date methods as part of her practice. That includes motivational interviewing and emotion-focused ideas when appropriate.
In session she offers reflective listening and skill teaching aimed at day-to-day change. The work tends to be practical and collaborative - figuring out what helps reduce shame, manage cravings, or repair trust in relationships.
Dr. Johnson conducts her practice in Maryland and works in English. If you are considering a first session, confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Johnson commonly draws on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered work involves careful listening and reflecting back what matters to the client, which helps clarify feelings like guilt or shame. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation or distress tolerance skills are needed. DBT-based skills train calm, reduce impulsive responses, and teach ways to cope with strong feelings that can follow trauma or addiction recovery.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person’s situation, and adjust based on what helps. That conversation usually begins in early sessions and continues as skills are practiced.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Many people find online options make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, have shorter check-in sessions, or avoid travel time. Talk with Dr. Johnson about scheduling preferences and practical needs so sessions can fit into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, relationship conflict, grief, self-esteem, and ADHD. Guilt and shame are listed among her additional focus areas.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with practical techniques from CBT and DBT when useful. The focus is on listening, understanding patterns, and learning tools to change how those feelings affect daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is an LCPC with eight years of experience and is currently pursuing a counseling-related doctoral degree. Her caseload has included substance use, mood and anxiety concerns, trauma, and grief.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds LCPC credentials in Maryland and practices there. Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm language needs and scheduling across time zones when arranging sessions.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the current subscription details for precise cost information.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.