Derron Johnson, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 5 years in practice

Derron Johnson is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with five years of practice helping people navigate overwhelming emotions.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180.017784 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1225718026 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Derron

Derron Johnson is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois with five years of practice helping people navigate overwhelming emotions. He describes his work as practical and focused on real-world change. His approach aims to help people find clearer thinking and steadier footing during hard times.

Derron works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, and trauma and abuse. He also helps people with self-esteem concerns and attachment or commitment issues.

Background and approach

He brings attention to behaviors such as impulsivity, process addictions, substance concerns, dissociation, and self-harm in ways that prioritize safety and stepwise change. Sessions usually focus on understanding what keeps a problem going and testing new ways of responding. Derron emphasizes simple coping skills, clearer communication, and building routines that reduce overwhelm.

He helps clients set small, achievable goals and tracks progress so change feels real and manageable. His background in psychology supports a practical, evidence-oriented style. Derron aims to create an atmosphere of empathy and acceptance where people can name painful experiences and try new responses.

He encourages honest conversation about family of origin patterns and relational habits that affect daily life. People who choose Derron often want a direct, steady counselor who balances warmth with concrete tools. He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Derron lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Attachment issues
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Young adult issues

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Many of Derron’s methods come from well-studied approaches that focus on present-day coping and behavior change. Cognitive behavioral work looks at unhelpful thoughts and teaches practical steps to test and change them, which can reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and commitment ideas help people clarify what matters to them and practice small actions that align with those values when emotions are strong. Dialectical behavior elements emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills for relationships and impulsive behaviors.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Derron will talk with each person about goals, challenges, and preferences, then try techniques that feel like a good fit. He adjusts methods over time based on what helps most and what a person finds manageable.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a quieter environment is available. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, and flexible contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life while supporting consistent progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Derron commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues, along with related areas like attachment problems and process addictions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is practical and empathic, combining coping skills, communication practice, and goal setting to help clients make steady progress.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an Illinois LCPC credential and provides services to people located in Illinois.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

Which session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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