Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell , LCMHC

Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with 13 years of professional experience. She also trained as a life coach in 2002 and has maintained part-time work as a life and success coach since that training, blending coaching skills with clinical therapy to support practical change and personal growth.

Her work focuses on a broad range of concerns including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, personality disorders, grief and loss, anger management, autism spectrum differences, LGBTQ+ issues, relationship and parenting challenges, OCD, and trauma including PTSD. She has pursued continuing education with a particular emphasis on trauma, and integrates that focus into her clinical practice.

Dr. Johnson-Waddell describes her approach as collaborative, open, and accepting. She combines clinical techniques with the client’s knowledge of their own life, inviting honesty and authenticity as essential parts of the therapeutic process. She values both individual perspectives and systems perspectives - including family and relationship dynamics - and aims to help people function well across the different areas of their lives.

Her clinical toolbox includes EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), IPT (integral processing technique), CPT (cognitive processing techniques), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), MI (motivational interviewing), DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), expressive methods such as therapeutic art and movement, somatic interventions, mindfulness, guided visualization, and hypnotherapy. She encourages clients to bring courage and determination to the process, and offers support to help them pursue greater well-being, fulfillment, and meaningful change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Healing

Dr. Johnson-Waddell uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in exploring values, goals, and personal strengths. This approach is helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding and emotional support.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

For trauma-related difficulties, she integrates EMDR - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing - a structured method that helps process distressing memories and reduce their emotional impact. EMDR is often used when trauma memories continue to interfere with daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Johnson-Waddell works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life circumstances. These remote formats make it possible to engage in meaningful therapeutic work from varied locations while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.