Danielle Johnston

Practical, supportive therapy for lasting change

LPC South Carolina

Experience: 24 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Danielle

Danielle Johnston brings 24 years of clinical experience to her practice in South Carolina, supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction concerns, trauma, grief, self-esteem and many related challenges.

Background and approach

She works with issues such as coping with life changes, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, and also addresses more specific themes like attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, dissociation, and blended family dynamics.

Her manner is warm, encouraging, and interactive, combining practical skill-building with deeper exploration of patterns that maintain distress. Danielle uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based approaches, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts, practice emotional regulation, and adopt new coping strategies.

Sessions emphasize collaborative goal-setting, small actionable tasks between meetings, and a coaching orientation that aims to increase self-efficacy and day-to-day wellbeing. Danielle tailors treatment plans to each person’s needs and preferences, offering guidance aimed at steady progress and improved functioning.

She welcomes those who are ready to take steps toward more satisfying, manageable, and connected lives.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve functioning; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and some habit-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values, accept difficult internal experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful goals, which can be useful for life transitions, chronic stress, and avoidance patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns and early bonds to improve emotional regulation and intimacy, making it helpful for attachment issues, relationship challenges, and feelings of abandonment.

Finding the best fit is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle works collaboratively with each person to choose or blend approaches based on the client’s goals, preferences, and presenting needs, adjusting techniques as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats allow clients to access consistent care from home or other convenient locations, making it easier to practice skills between sessions and maintain momentum while balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Danielle commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and related focus areas such as attachment and body image.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is warm, encouraging, and interactive, with a coaching orientation that blends skill-building and deeper exploration. She emphasizes collaboration, small between-session tasks, and practical strategies to change thinking and behavior.

What is her clinical background and experience level?

She has 24 years of clinical experience working in the mental health field and draws on a range of evidence-informed therapies to guide treatment.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina, listed with licence SC LPC 5174.

Does she work with clients who speak other languages or live abroad?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for online work?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomania

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English