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Desiree Johnson

Practical, attachment-informed care for everyday challenges

LPC Texas

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Desiree

Desiree Johnson is an LPC based in Texas who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, career stress, ADHD, and related struggles.

Background and approach

She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and emphasizes practical strategies that help clients manage symptoms and cope with life changes. Her style blends client-centered care with techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, along with elements of emotionally-focused work and attachment-informed thinking.

Sessions are collaborative and interactive, with an emphasis on identifying priorities, building skills, and practicing new ways of responding to difficult emotions and relationship patterns. Desiree also incorporates communication-focused methods and relationship tools based on the Gottman approach when relevant.

Clients can expect an adaptable approach that combines problem-solving with exploration of emotional needs and attachment dynamics. She encourages people to recognize the progress in taking steps toward change and to move forward at a pace that fits their goals and circumstances.

Approaches That Translate to Online Care

Desiree integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that work well online. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress; it helps clients develop coping strategies and alter unhelpful thinking. ACT emphasizes values-based action and mindful acceptance of difficult emotions, which can support people facing grief, life transitions, compassion fatigue, and chronic worry.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. She works with clients to determine which methods and tools best match their goals, adapting strategies over time based on progress, preferences, and the issues brought to therapy.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work when travel or mobility is limited, and practice skills between sessions through messaging and chat options.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Desiree commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career issues, compassion fatigue, and related topics.
What is her general therapeutic style and approach?
Her work is collaborative and client-centered, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, emotionally-focused techniques, and attachment-informed strategies tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with a range of psychiatric diagnoses and varied concerns across different age groups.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
She is licensed as an LPC with the license TX LPC 82976 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as options for therapy sessions.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationNarcissismSelf-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English