Desiree Johnson , LPC

Desiree Johnson believes therapy is a guided journey toward a more fulfilling life, and she positions herself as a supportive companion through that process. She works with individuals coping with anxiety, stress, depression, and a range of emotional challenges, bringing a background in marriage and family therapy to inform her practice. As a licensed LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she has experience working with a variety of psychiatric diagnoses across most age groups and aims to meet clients where they are.

Her clinical approach blends attention to attachment patterns with solution-focused techniques, and she often integrates multiple strategies and tools to keep sessions interactive and tailored to each person. Sessions are designed to help clients identify their needs, clarify goals, and develop practical steps toward change. Desiree acknowledges the courage it takes to reach out for help and encourages prospective clients by recognizing their progress so far and inviting them to take the next steps together.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care

Desiree Johnson draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, and to clarify personal values that guide meaningful action. ACT supports people facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions by building psychological flexibility.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can be effective for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Client-Centered Therapy is another element of her work, emphasizing empathy, respect, and collaboration so clients feel heard and empowered to set their own goals. Together these approaches offer a mix of insight, skills, and values-based action tailored to each person.

Finding the right approach is part of the process - Desiree works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine the best fit based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy lives and to maintain continuity of support across different circumstances.