Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell , LCMHC

Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah who has worked as a counselor and therapist since early 2008. She also trained as a life and success coach in 2002 and has offered part-time coaching alongside her counseling practice, blending practical goal-setting with clinical techniques.

Over the years she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, anger management, autism spectrum concerns, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship and parenting challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related difficulties. She has pursued continuing education across many topics and has developed a specialty focus in trauma.

Her therapeutic style is collaborative, open, and accepting. She combines clinical expertise with a respect for each person s knowledge of their own life, and she encourages honesty and authenticity as the foundation for effective work. Dr. Johnson-Waddell approaches wellbeing from both individual and systems perspectives, supporting changes in personal habits as well as communication and relationship patterns.

She draws on a variety of modalities to tailor care to a client s needs, including EMDR, cognitive techniques, motivational interviewing, dialectical strategies, expressive and somatic interventions, mindfulness, guided visualization, and hypnotherapy. Her aim is to help clients understand and use their strengths to navigate change and pursue greater fulfillment.

Approaches for online healing and practical care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding from the client s perspective. It emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration so that clients can explore their values and make choices that fit their lives; this approach is helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and navigating life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In clear, structured ways it teaches skills for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related patterns, and it often includes practical exercises that can be used between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional impact. It is commonly used for PTSD and other trauma-related difficulties and can be adapted for online delivery with guidance from a therapist.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Johnson-Waddell works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to choose techniques that fit each person s situation, adjusting methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location.