- Empathy driven
- Goal focused
- Practical steps
About Preston
Preston Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 16 years of licensed experience in mental health. He began studying psychology as an undergraduate and completed graduate work in Community Counseling. He brings a long history of work in both outpatient and inpatient settings and has provided group and individual therapy across different programs.
He has worked in acute care facilities and in K-12 school settings as well as adult counseling programs. This range means he has seen common problems like anxiety, depression, grief, and stress in many forms. He also addresses issues such as self-esteem, relationship concerns, parenting, addiction, trauma and abuse, and career-related stress.
Preston describes his style as genuine and straightforward. He emphasizes empathy, tactful honesty, and a sense of positivity. He may use humor when appropriate and focuses on guiding people toward personal goals for healing and growth.
Parents looking for help with family or parenting concerns will find that he lists family and parenting among his areas of focus. He aims to help individuals talk through family conflict and the stresses of parenting in ways that fit everyday life.
Deciding to start therapy can feel hard. He frames therapy as a practical step toward better self-care and change. The work in sessions centers on clear goals and simple steps people can take between meetings to make progress.
Therapeutic approaches and online care choices
Preston often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the client, and creating a respectful space where people can explore their concerns and goals. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and cope better with anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed to find what helps most.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking since formats were not listed in the original biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people access a licensed professional from their local area while focusing on goals like reducing anxiety, improving family and parenting interactions, or managing grief and stress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Preston help with?
He works with many common challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationship struggles, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting and family concerns, intimacy issues, career stress, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He practices in a genuine, down-to-earth way that emphasizes empathy and tactful honesty. Sessions often focus on clear goals, practical steps, and using positivity or gentle humor when it helps the work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of licensed experience and a longer career in the mental health field that includes work in inpatient, outpatient, acute care, and school settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific session formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.