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David Johnson

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David Johnson

Texas

Practical counselor for everyday struggles

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  • Relationship focus
  • Problem solving
  • Men's wellbeing

About David

David Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 24 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing relationship strains, low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, and life transitions. He aims to make first steps feel manageable and to offer steady support along the way.

He works with concerns like parenting challenges, family conflict, anger, addictions, trauma and grief. He also helps with career frustrations, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar. Additional areas include caregiver stress, blended family issues, and fatherhood concerns.

Sessions are shaped around each person's needs. He emphasizes respectful, sensitive conversation and customizes plans to fit what matters most to the client. Expect direct, practical dialogue focused on small changes that add up over time.

David uses approaches that target thoughts and actions and that focus on immediate, practical solutions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify patterns, test new behaviors, and set achievable goals.

He works in English from Texas and holds a Texas LPC license. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the site's process. The counselor notes that taking the first step takes courage and that he will support clients through the process.

How his approaches guide online work

David uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often involves setting small tasks between meetings and tracking changes in mood and reactions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to map clear, short-term goals and build on what is already working. This approach concentrates on practical steps and quick wins to move a person toward their goals, useful for relationship, parenting, and everyday coping challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. He will discuss options and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online counseling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often use online work to help people maintain momentum between life demands and therapy tasks.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counselor address?

He helps with relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and grief among other areas.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses straightforward, practical conversations and customizes plans to match each person's needs, focusing on small changes that build over time.

What is his background and experience?

He holds a Texas LPC credential and has 24 years of professional counseling experience working with a wide range of concerns.

Where is he based and licensed?

He practices in Texas and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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