
James Johnson, LPC, LCPC
Email: James@AcornAndOakDC.com
Phone: (240) 678 - 0246
Licensed Professional Counselor for D.C., MD, VA

Welcome
For 25 years, I've been helping people shed the weight of shame and inappropriate guilt that others placed on their shoulders. Whether it's the whisper that says you're not enough, the inherited beliefs that don't fit who you truly are, or the burden of past experiences you couldn't control – there's a path forward.
My Approach
Where authenticity meets acceptance
I believe that every emotion, thought, and impulse you experience is fundamentally human. What often holds us back isn't our feelings themselves, but the shame we've learned to attach to them. In our work together, we'll
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Honor how past coping mechanisms served their purpose
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Set down old narratives that don't work for you anymore
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Transform shame into self-compassion and understanding
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Build new stories that honor your authentic self
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Step away from fears and habits that keep us stuck in the past
Who I Support
I specialize in working with:
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People who know something needs to change but aren't sure where to start
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People seeking to break free from restrictive cultural or family narratives
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Individuals questioning traditional gender roles and societal expectations
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Members of the LGBTQ+ community
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Individuals taking their first brave step toward understanding themselves better

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