Therapist profile
Desiree Johnson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Parenting
Continue with DesireeAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and ACT methods
About Desiree
Desiree Johnson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. She also lists focus areas such as ADHD, attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, and women's issues.
Desiree approaches sessions in a straightforward, interactive way. She combines attachment-focused ideas with solution-oriented work. Sessions usually include practical strategies, skills practice, and conversation about what is getting in the way of daily functioning.
Her methods draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and client-centered work. That means clients can expect attention to thoughts and behaviors, relationship patterns, and values-based choices when relevant.
She has experience working with a range of psychiatric diagnoses across multiple adult age groups. Desiree aims to make sessions collaborative - identifying needs, setting goals, and adapting techniques to what helps most in day-to-day life.
People who reach out for help here are often trying to manage parenting pressures, repair communication breakdowns, cope with grief or life change, or reduce persistent anxiety and anger. Desiree emphasizes short-term, practical steps as well as deeper work on attachment and relationship patterns.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and decisions that follow life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical skills for reducing anxiety and improving mood. That approach is often useful for stress, anger, and coping with depressive symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Desiree will collaborate with the client to test methods and adjust them based on goals and what feels most helpful. Sessions can shift between skills practice, values work, and looking at relationship patterns depending on needs.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Many adults choose online sessions for practical reasons - they can fit a therapy hour into a workday, avoid travel time, or use a shorter phone check-in when a quick update helps. Online sessions still allow for guided exercises, problem-solving, and discussion of parenting or relationship issues in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and relationship problems, plus related issues such as ADHD and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses an interactive, practical approach that blends attachment-informed work with solution-focused strategies and exercises you can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience as a counselor working with adults and multiple psychiatric presentations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, licensed in Texas, and her practice is located in Texas.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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