PJ Portrait of Preston Johnson

Preston Johnson, LPC

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

16 years in practice · based in Mississippi · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Preston

Preston Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of licensed experience in mental health. He brings a long career in both inpatient and outpatient settings to his work. He practices in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English.

He focuses on everyday problems people bring into therapy. That includes stress and anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and concerns about relationships and intimacy. He also helps with addictions, career strain, parenting challenges, bipolar-related concerns, and coping with major life changes.

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Background and approach

Preston uses a straightforward, people-focused style in sessions. He emphasizes empathy and honest feedback. He values positivity and sometimes gentle humor to ease difficult conversations.

Sessions aim to help clients set clear, achievable goals and take practical steps toward them. His background includes work in acute care, K-12 school settings, and a range of community mental health programs. He has run both group and individual therapy over many years.

That experience informs how he tailors support to different situations and needs. Clients can expect a collaborative tone. Preston listens first, then helps shape a plan informed by what matters most to the client.

He frames therapy as a process of gradual change and practical problem solving rather than quick fixes.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It means sessions start with listening, understanding what matters most, and shaping goals around the client's priorities. This approach helps with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and self-esteem by keeping the plan personally meaningful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and skill-building to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes because it gives concrete tools to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Preston will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts techniques as progress unfolds so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and situations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can fit short check-ins, and text-based messaging supports brief updates or reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and daily life.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Preston address?
He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, parenting challenges, career strain, bipolar-related issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is client-centered and direct. He blends empathy, honest feedback, and occasional gentle humor to help people set goals and take practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of licensed experience and many additional years working in the mental health field across inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
16 years
Licensed
Mississippi
Languages
English

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