David Chris Johnson, LPC
Practical help for stress and addictive behaviors
Details
| Name | David Chris Johnson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, Spanish |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About David
David Chris Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with addictions. He also supports those wrestling with self-esteem, relationship concerns, motivation, and life-direction questions. He speaks English and Spanish and has twelve years of experience in clinical work.
Johnson creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them. He focuses on listening first and then helping clients notice how their personal stories shape daily choices.
Background and approach
Sessions are practical and straightforward, with attention to what people want to change and how to make small shifts. His approach draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from limiting stories. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered techniques to clarify values and build consistent actions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when looking at patterns of thought that keep problems stuck, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is an option for processing traumatic memories. Work in sessions often includes setting short-term goals, practicing new ways to respond to stress, and trying small behavioral experiments between meetings.
He aims to help people feel more confident in their choices and more able to handle setbacks when they come up. David respects where each person starts and moves at a pace that fits their readiness. He encourages anyone considering help to take the next step and begin a conversation about what they need now.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things David works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by David among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask David directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking David directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and ACT approaches work online
David uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves, separating the person from the problem and making room for new possibilities. This approach can be helpful for stress, relationship patterns, self-esteem, and problems tied to past family experiences.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying values and taking small, steady actions toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is available to spot and change thought patterns that reinforce anxiety, depression, or addictive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as progress and preferences emerge. Clients are invited to help choose what feels most useful and to test practical steps between sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video works well for deeper conversations and EMDR-style work when appropriate, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, and chat or text can fit quick check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?
Sessions cover stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and self-esteem issues, and related areas such as body image, fatherhood issues, guilt and shame, and life purpose.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is open and nonjudgmental, with a focus on listening, clarifying personal stories, and setting small, practical goals to change daily habits.
What background does the therapist have?
He has twelve years of experience working with people on stress, addictions, mood concerns, and relationship problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
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