Dr. Danielle Johnson
Practical, person-centered therapy for real life
MD, LCPC Maryland
- Experience
- 8 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Danielle
Dr. Danielle Johnson uses a client-centered approach that puts the person first.
Background and approach
She draws on practical therapy tools to help people feel heard and begin to unburden emotional pain. Her style is direct but compassionate, with attention to day-to-day strategies that make life easier.
She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. She also supports those coping with life changes, ADHD, relationship strain, and issues tied to immigration or multicultural identity.
Many clients seek help for substance use concerns and adjustment after difficult events. With eight years of clinical experience, she combines guided conversation with exercises that build skills.
Sessions focus on listening, identifying patterns, and trying concrete steps between meetings. Her training as an MD and as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor informs a practical approach to care.
Dr. Johnson is completing a counseling-related doctoral degree and continues to integrate new techniques into her work.
She emphasizes whole-body wellness and harm reduction when appropriate. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence while helping people practice new ways of coping. People who choose her can expect clear goals, ongoing feedback, and tools they can use outside sessions.
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Dr. Johnson uses the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and communication habits, focusing on practical exercises that improve interaction and reduce conflict. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a nonjudgmental space where the client's experience guides each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, targets thoughts and behaviors with clear strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. Sessions can blend methods so work in therapy matches the person's needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful when visual cues and real-time interaction matter. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or fit a break at work. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, shorter coaching-style contacts, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent amid busy schedules and changing routines.
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Experience
8+ years
Licensed in
Maryland
Languages
English