Danielle Johnston, LPC
Compassionate counselor for relationships and resilience
- Anxiety and depression
- Attachment and relationships
- Stress and life changes
About Danielle Johnston
Danielle Johnston is a licensed counselor based in South Carolina with 24 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, and life transitions. She brings multiple national certifications and state licensure to her work, including Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC). She has additional training as a Certified Clinical Trauma Therapist (CCTP) and as a Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT), credentials that reflect focused expertise in trauma treatment and skills-based emotion regulation.
Her practice emphasizes identity, self-esteem, body image, attachment and intimacy issues, nervous system dysregulation, and coping strategies for chronic stress and grief. Danielle blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment-based perspectives, dialectical skills, and somatic regulation to address both symptoms and underlying patterns. She frames therapy as a collaborative, coaching-oriented process that helps clients set concrete goals and practice small, achievable tasks between sessions in order to build momentum and improve quality of life.
Danielle’s style is warm, encouraging, and interactive. She focuses on helping people learn to calm physiological reactions, reframe unhelpful thinking, and strengthen communication and relationship skills. Her approach is tailored to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on fostering self-compassion, emotional regulation, and practical skills that support lasting change. She considers it a privilege to join clients in their stories and to support them as they take steps toward greater resilience and fulfillment.
Her practice emphasizes identity, self-esteem, body image, attachment and intimacy issues, nervous system dysregulation, and coping strategies for chronic stress and grief. Danielle blends evidence-informed methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, attachment-based perspectives, dialectical skills, and somatic regulation to address both symptoms and underlying patterns. She frames therapy as a collaborative, coaching-oriented process that helps clients set concrete goals and practice small, achievable tasks between sessions in order to build momentum and improve quality of life.
Danielle’s style is warm, encouraging, and interactive. She focuses on helping people learn to calm physiological reactions, reframe unhelpful thinking, and strengthen communication and relationship skills. Her approach is tailored to each person’s needs, with an emphasis on fostering self-compassion, emotional regulation, and practical skills that support lasting change. She considers it a privilege to join clients in their stories and to support them as they take steps toward greater resilience and fulfillment.
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 issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum 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 24 years of experience in counseling and related clinical work.
Is Danielle Johnston a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. Her license is listed as SC LPC 5174.
In which languages does Danielle Johnston provide therapy?
Danielle provides therapy in English.
Where is Danielle Johnston located?
She 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?
Session costs can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Therapy is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help 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 for online healing and connection
Danielle Johnston draws on several well-established approaches to guide online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings - it is useful for stress, avoidance, and finding purpose. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and early bonds, helping clients understand how attachment styles affect intimacy, communication, and trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and maladaptive coping.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Danielle works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which skills and perspectives feel most useful and adjust the plan over time to support steady progress.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work and family obligations, practice new skills in real-life contexts, and maintain continuity of care when schedules or circumstances change. Licensed professionals can deliver the same structured interventions and supportive coaching through these formats, with attention to tailoring techniques to the online setting.