- Guilt and shame work
- ACT CBT EMDR methods
- English and Spanish
About David
David Chris Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses issues such as body image, commitment struggles, communication problems, fatherhood concerns, forgiveness, and feelings of guilt and shame.
He keeps conversations direct and straightforward. Sessions focus on naming the problem, noticing how it shows up in daily life, and trying small changes to test what helps. He listens for what matters most to each person and uses clear tools from different methods to address those priorities.
David draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He also uses EMDR and Motivational Interviewing when appropriate. That mix lets him alternate between practical skills work and deeper emotional processing depending on what each person needs.
He invites honest talk about hard topics like guilt, shame, and past family issues. Conversations tend to be active - identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and checking what works between sessions. He explains techniques in plain language and focuses on methods people can try in their daily routines.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. David works with adults who bring a range of concerns, including process addictions, panic, PTSD symptoms, midlife questions, and struggles around life purpose and masculinity. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match people to a first session and plan next steps.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them. Online sessions can use ACT exercises to clarify values and set small behavioral experiments that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) centers on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors. In remote work this often becomes targeted homework and brief in-session practice to change patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses trauma-related memories and intense emotional reactions by guiding specific processing techniques; when used, sessions combine careful pacing with exercises meant to reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaboration. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust based on what actually works. That means some weeks focus on skills practice and other weeks on deeper processing, depending on progress and comfort.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm current session format options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier - for example it can allow shorter check-ins during a workday, let someone avoid travel time, or reduce the need to be on camera every time. Practical considerations like quiet surroundings, bandwidth, and session length are discussed when arranging the first meeting so therapy fits into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, body image, fatherhood issues, and process addictions.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses plain conversation and practical exercises to name how guilt or shame shows up. Techniques come from ACT, CBT, and narrative work to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
What is his background and experience?
He has 12 years of counseling experience working with adults on mood and behavior concerns. His work combines short-term skills with deeper emotional processing when needed.
Is he credentialed and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does he take clients from other countries?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any licensing or regional factors that might affect where sessions can be scheduled.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.