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David Johnson, LPC

Based in South Dakota Online sessions

Calm guidance for practical life change

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Years in practice
30
Credentials
LPC
Licensed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Trauma and abuse
Focus
Depression
About

About David

David Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with three decades of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life changes. He writes treatment plans to match each person’s needs and meets clients where they are.

He aims to offer steady support while people take steps toward a better day-to-day life. Over 30 years, he has worked with issues such as addiction, grief, relationship strain, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, and challenges tied to fatherhood and family of origin.

Background and approach

He brings a calm, respectful approach and adapts conversations to what matters most to each individual. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and useful rather than overly technical. David uses many tools, including client-centered listening, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused methods.

He combines these to fit the problem at hand, whether that is rebuilding routines after loss or addressing patterns that keep people stuck. The goal is clear steps and skills people can use between sessions. People who work with him can expect a counselor who values direct communication and practical planning.

He emphasizes small, achievable changes and follows the client’s pace. His South Dakota practice centers on helping adults regain stability and purpose in daily life. If someone is ready to start, he supports them through the early steps of clarifying goals and setting simple, measurable actions toward those goals.

Focus areas and approaches

What David works with

Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.

Approaches David lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding where the person is coming from. The therapist reflects concerns back, helps clarify priorities, and supports the client in choosing next steps. This approach is useful for people who want a safe, respectful space to sort through feelings and options.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Sessions often include simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and repeated patterns that cause distress.

Motivational Interviewing is a brief, conversational method to strengthen someone’s own reasons for change. It works well when a person feels stuck or uncertain about making a shift, such as addressing substance use or improving routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. Together they decide what to try first and adjust over time based on what helps.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people read facial cues and keep a face-to-face feel, phone sessions require lower bandwidth, and messaging or live chat can be used for shorter check-ins or when time is limited. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules and maintain progress between sessions.
Questions

Questions people ask about David

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like addiction, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting, and relationship strain.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He favors a practical, client-centered style that combines listening with clear tools. Sessions aim to identify doable steps and skills people can use between appointments.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in South Dakota.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients and works with people located where his licensure applies.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How does billing and starting therapy work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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