- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About David
David Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 30 years of experience practicing in South Dakota. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. He also helps with concerns such as addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Johnson uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. He listens to what a person says and then offers tools that can be used between meetings. Sessions focus on clear goals, steps to try, and checking what works next. People can expect a direct approach aimed at handling problems that come up in everyday life.
Over three decades he has worked across many settings and with a wide range of concerns. That background informs how he matches methods to a person’s current situation. He draws from approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
In practice he helps people sort priorities, reduce upsetting patterns, and build concrete coping skills. He will discuss options and decide together which strategies to try first. Sessions move at a pace chosen by the person seeking help.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in South Dakota. The process for starting includes a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first meeting after selecting the online therapy options button.
How his approaches fit with remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s concerns and preferences. It involves open listening and reflecting back what matters most to the person, which helps clarify goals and next steps. This approach can be useful when someone needs a clear, person-led conversation about what to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test new ways of coping with anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT often includes homework between sessions so skills are practiced in daily life.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about making changes. It uses focused questions to explore values and ambivalence, which can boost readiness to try new behaviors or reduce addictive habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their concerns, goals, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. Decisions about methods and pacing are made collaboratively and can change as needs shift.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people use approaches like CBT exercises or motivational conversations in ways that match their daily routines.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, using practical tools from approaches like CBT and solution-focused work to address day-to-day problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience in counseling and related settings.
What credential and location apply to his practice?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.