Dax Johnson, LCMHC | Trauma, Anxiety & Depression Therapy in Murray, Utah
Helping adults in the Salt Lake area break cycles of trauma, anxiety, and depression through compassionate, evidence-based counseling.
If you're ready to work with a therapist who takes your struggles seriously and helps you create real, lasting change, you're in the right place.
Life can feel like you're stuck on repeat — the same anxiety, the same painful memories, the same patterns pulling you back no matter how hard you fight against them. If you're exhausted from just getting by and finally ready to do something about it, Lionheart Counseling LLC is here for that.
I'm Dax Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Murray, UT, serving adults throughout the Salt Lake City area (and telehealth throughout the state of Utah) who are ready to stop surviving and start building a life that feels like theirs again. I work with men and women who are done with their self-sabotaging habits and ready to put in the work to create something new — people who want a therapist who will show up for them just as much as they're willing to show up for themselves.
At Lionheart Counseling, I specialize in helping adults struggling with:
Trauma & PTSD — including CBT and EMDR therapy for processing painful memories and negative self-beliefs
Anxiety — breaking the cycles of worry, fear, and overwhelm
Depression — dismantling the beliefs and patterns keeping you stuck
Self-Sabotage — identifying and changing the habits holding you back from the life you want
Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy, we'll work together to untangle what's been holding you back and build real, practical tools for meaningful and lasting change.
You don't have to keep surviving alone. If you're ready to take that first step, I'd love to connect.
therapy services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
Faith-based Christian Counseling (Upon Request)
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Psychological Evaluation Services (Specifically at the Living Waters Counseling LLC location in Murray, Utah)
In-Office Therapy Appointments, offices located in the city of Murray, UT
Telehealth Therapy via Video Call throughout the state of Utah
For questions concerning therapy payment options refer to our Services and FAQ pages for more information
areas of focus
Trauma & PTSD:
Painful experiences from the past have a way of following us into the present. They show up as flashbacks, emotional numbness, hypervigilance, or feeling permanently stuck in survival mode. As a trauma therapist serving Murray and Salt Lake City, UT, I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and other evidence-based approaches to help adults process and heal from trauma so it no longer controls their daily life.
Anxiety & Chronic Stress:
Anxiety can feel like your mind never gets a break: the constant worry, racing thoughts, and a body that's always braced for the next thing to go wrong. I work with adults in the Salt Lake area who are ready to break the cycle of chronic stress and anxiety, building practical tools to quiet the noise and reclaim a sense of calm and control.
Depression & Hopelessness:
Depression isn't just feeling sad; it's the exhaustion, the disconnection, the voice that tells you nothing will ever get better. I help adults in Murray, Salt Lake, and throughout Utah work through depression by identifying and dismantling the beliefs and patterns keeping them stuck and replacing them with a renewed sense of purpose and hope.
Negative Self-Beliefs & Self-Worth:
The way we see ourselves shapes everything from our relationships, our decisions, to the opportunities we allow ourselves to pursue. I specialize in helping adults identify the harmful core beliefs driving self-doubt and self-sabotage, and work to replace them with healthier, more accurate beliefs that support the life they actually want.
Grief & Loss:
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and it doesn't always look the way people expect. Whether you've lost a loved one, a relationship, a job, or a version of your life you planned on, grief deserves to be processed — not pushed down. I provide a compassionate, judgment-free space for adults navigating loss at any stage of the grieving process.
Life Transitions & Personal Growth:
Major life changes, even positive ones, can leave us feeling unmoored, uncertain, or stuck between who we were and who we're becoming. Whether you're navigating a career change, a relationship shift, or simply a season of reinvention, therapy can help you move through transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
Goal-Setting & Accountability:
Knowing what you want to change and actually changing it are two very different things. I help adults turn vague hopes into clear, actionable goals and provide the structure and accountability needed to follow through — because real growth requires more than good intentions.
Every person's story is unique. Therapy at Lionheart Counseling LLC is tailored to your specific needs, struggles, and goals
Contact us today for a free consultation
Lionheart Counseling LLC is partnered with both Living Waters Counseling LLC and the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry for scheduling and office purposes. Both offices are located in the city of Murray, UT and offer Teletherapy services for the entire state of Utah. Click the following buttons to call and schedule with us for available scheduling days.
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