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Preston Johnson

Compassionate counselor with practical coping tools

LPC Mississippi

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Preston

Preston Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of licensed experience and a long history in mental health that began with undergraduate studies in psychology and graduate training in community counseling.

Background and approach

He has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings, acute care, K-12 schools, and adult programs, providing both group and individual interventions. His background includes addressing a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, substance-related problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, parenting challenges, career transitions, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue.

Johnson brings a warm, genuine therapeutic stance grounded in empathy, tactful honesty, and a respectful sense of humor. He uses client-centered listening alongside structured methods to help clients set goals and develop practical coping strategies.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, and solution-focused techniques are among the approaches he draws on to tailor care to each person's needs. Located in Mississippi, he offers services in English and emphasizes collaboration and practical tools to support clients through life changes and recovery-oriented work.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change them; it can be useful for issues like anxiety, depression, anger, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist offers understanding and support while clients lead the pace of change; this approach helps when someone needs a safe space to explore feelings and values.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to determine whether structured skill-building, reflective listening, mindfulness practices, or solution-focused steps fit their goals and preferences, and will adapt techniques based on what proves most helpful in sessions.

Online therapy with this clinician is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats can make it easier to access consistent care from Mississippi, balance therapy with daily responsibilities, and use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous contact as needed to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting and career concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His practice combines empathetic, client-centered listening with tactful honesty and a down-to-earth approach that can include practical exercises and a touch of humor when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 16 years of licensed counseling experience and many additional years working in mental health across settings such as inpatient and outpatient care, schools, and adult programs.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential listed as MS LPC 1538 and practices in Mississippi.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with him?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Mississippi

Languages

English