- Depression support
- Trauma care
- Goal focused
About Delsa
Dr. Delsa Johnson-Waddell is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) based in Utah who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns. She approaches care with an open, collaborative style and asks clients to bring honesty so work in sessions can be practical and meaningful. Dr. Johnson-Waddell also draws on her background as a life coach to focus on goals and everyday changes.
She has worked in counseling since 2008 and has 13 years of experience listed. That time includes work with mood disorders, grief and loss, addiction, PTSD and trauma-related difficulties, and challenges that affect relationships and parenting. She has also supported LGBTQ+ clients and people managing ADHD and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Her approach mixes several methods so sessions fit the person in front of her. She uses client-centered conversation to hear what matters most, cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and EMDR for trauma work when appropriate. Mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and expressive techniques such as therapeutic writing or movement are also part of her skill set.
In sessions she treats the therapeutic relationship as teamwork. She helps people connect their strengths to the changes they want to make. She emphasizes practical skills, clear goals, and steady steps rather than quick fixes.
People who prefer a goal-focused, respectful, and varied approach may find this style helpful. Those ready to look at thoughts, emotions, and behavior together can expect straightforward, steady support toward clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.
She has worked in counseling since 2008 and has 13 years of experience listed. That time includes work with mood disorders, grief and loss, addiction, PTSD and trauma-related difficulties, and challenges that affect relationships and parenting. She has also supported LGBTQ+ clients and people managing ADHD and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.
Her approach mixes several methods so sessions fit the person in front of her. She uses client-centered conversation to hear what matters most, cognitive behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and EMDR for trauma work when appropriate. Mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and expressive techniques such as therapeutic writing or movement are also part of her skill set.
In sessions she treats the therapeutic relationship as teamwork. She helps people connect their strengths to the changes they want to make. She emphasizes practical skills, clear goals, and steady steps rather than quick fixes.
People who prefer a goal-focused, respectful, and varied approach may find this style helpful. Those ready to look at thoughts, emotions, and behavior together can expect straightforward, steady support toward clearer choices and better day-to-day coping.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.