- Guilt and shame
- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused work
About David
David Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing with more than 30 years of experience. He is based in South Dakota and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes.
He focuses on practical, talk-based work. Sessions aim to identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active. He uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral approaches, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused work. That means sessions often involve clear goals, concrete techniques, and a steady focus on what a person wants to change.
David pays attention to how past relationships and family patterns still affect daily life. He helps people unpack feelings like guilt and shame, grief after loss, and strains from relationships or parenting. He also supports people dealing with addiction, career stress, and questions about life purpose.
In practice he adapts conversations to each person. Some sessions focus on short-term problem solving. Others take a deeper look at trauma or longstanding patterns. Expect direct questions, reflection, and step-by-step strategies to try between meetings.
He works with adults who want practical help and who are ready to talk about what drives their behavior. Sessions are offered in English and David does not accept international clients. To begin, people follow the site process to choose an online therapy option and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. It helps when someone needs a steady, respectful listener to clarify feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and then uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems like sleep or eating changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. David will work with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with short-term, solution-focused steps and adding trauma-focused techniques if deeper material needs attention.
Specific session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, allow quick check-ins between meetings, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep momentum while working on guilt, shame, trauma, and everyday stress without promising particular results.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He uses direct conversations and evidence-based techniques to identify how guilt or shame show up in thoughts and behavior, then develops steps to reduce their day-to-day impact.
What is his experience background?
He has worked in counseling roles for over 30 years and has long experience with trauma, addiction, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He is an LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in South Dakota.
Can sessions be held in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.