Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell , LCMHC

Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah who has provided counseling since the beginning of 2008. She trained as a life coach in 2002 and has continued part-time work as a life and success coach, bringing both coaching and clinical perspectives to her work. Over the years she has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, trauma and abuse, personality disorders, grief and loss, anger, autism spectrum differences, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and addiction-related issues.

Her approach to therapy is collaborative, open, and accepting. She combines clinical expertise with a respect for each person's lived experience, inviting honesty and authenticity so clients and therapist can work together toward meaningful change. She believes well-being can come from attending to individual needs as well as the dynamics of families, couples, and other systems, and she aims to help clients become the best version of themselves across many areas of life.

She uses a range of therapeutic modalities to tailor care to the person and the problem, including EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing - as well as integral and cognitive processing techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), expressive methods such as therapeutic art and writing, somatic body-based techniques, mindfulness practices, guided visualization, and hypnotherapy. With a particular focus on trauma, she pursues ongoing education to refine her skills and better support clients.

She affirms the courage it takes to pursue change and works with clients to build on their strengths while addressing obstacles. Dr. Johnson-Waddell supports individuals who are ready to explore new perspectives and make choices that increase their sense of fulfillment and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients clarify their own goals and values. CBT offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice new skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing - is a trauma-focused approach that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Johnson-Waddell works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with her can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home, manage appointments around work or family, and continue consistent progress without geographic constraints.