Danielle Johnston, LPC
Licensed counselor with 25 years' experience
- Trauma and grief
- Anxiety and stress
- Attachment and relationships
About Danielle Johnston
Danielle Johnston is a seasoned mental health professional with 25 years of clinical experience and a long history of specialized training. She is dually licensed in South Carolina as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor) and as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC). Over her career she has earned a range of certificates that support work with trauma, grief, ADHD, dialectical behavioral interventions, nutritional approaches, and complex presentations, reflecting a broad competency in both mental health and addiction care.
Her practice focuses on a wide array of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, self-esteem and identity work, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and communication difficulties, sleep and eating concerns, anger and career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses more specific dynamics such as abandonment, avoidant personality patterns, codependency, dissociation, blended family challenges, and complex PTSD. Danielle blends practical skill building with deeper relational and nervous-system oriented work to help people gain relief and clearer direction.
Known for a warm, encouraging, and interactive approach, she frames therapy as a collaborative coaching process. She works with clients to set meaningful goals, learn skills to regulate emotions and physiological responses, restructure unhelpful thinking patterns, and practice small, achievable tasks between sessions. Her aim is to help people feel heard, validated, and progressively more capable in everyday life.
Her practice focuses on a wide array of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship and attachment issues, self-esteem and identity work, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and communication difficulties, sleep and eating concerns, anger and career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses more specific dynamics such as abandonment, avoidant personality patterns, codependency, dissociation, blended family challenges, and complex PTSD. Danielle blends practical skill building with deeper relational and nervous-system oriented work to help people gain relief and clearer direction.
Known for a warm, encouraging, and interactive approach, she frames therapy as a collaborative coaching process. She works with clients to set meaningful goals, learn skills to regulate emotions and physiological responses, restructure unhelpful thinking patterns, and practice small, achievable tasks between sessions. Her aim is to help people feel heard, validated, and progressively more capable in everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomania
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Danielle Johnston have?
Danielle Johnston has 25 years of clinical experience.
Is Danielle Johnston a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: SC LPC 5174.
In which languages does Danielle Johnston provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Danielle Johnston located?
Danielle Johnston is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Danielle Johnston as my therapist?
You can work with Danielle Johnston through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Danielle Johnston work with international clients?
Danielle Johnston does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Danielle Johnston cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build actions that align with those values. It blends mindfulness and practical behavioral steps to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful engagement, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotions and expectations in close connections. It is useful for healing patterns of relating, improving intimacy, and addressing abandonment or attachment concerns by strengthening emotional connection and understanding relational needs.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based approach that identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replaces them with more adaptive responses. It is frequently used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many everyday challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Danielle collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so treatment remains responsive and client-centered.
Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward therapeutic goals.