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Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell

At a glance

Experience
45 years
Based in
Indiana
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

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Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell, FL Psychologist PY10787, IN Psychologist 20042036A

Compassionate psychologist offering steady support

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
Psychologist Indiana 20042036A
Psychologist Florida PY10787

NPI1942493168

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  • Grace and acceptance
  • Experienced clinician
  • Individualized care

About Johnnie

Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is a psychologist with a long career in clinical practice. He holds licenses as a Florida Psychologist (PY10787) and an Indiana Psychologist (20042036A). He brings 45 years of experience and an emphasis on treating people with kindness and steady attention.

He describes his core approach as rooted in grace and acceptance. Sessions focus on patient listening, patience, and treating each person as an individual with unique needs and goals. Dr. Terrell blends interpersonal work with cognitive-behavioral and existential ideas to respond to whatever a person brings to the room.

Over his career he has worked with a wide range of concerns. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship strain, parenting challenges, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also addresses issues such as hoarding, infidelity, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and veteran and armed forces issues.

His style is practical and humane. He uses listening and patience first, then draws on techniques from client-centered and attachment-based approaches, emotionally-focused work, and CBT when they fit the person’s needs. He avoids a one-size-fits-all plan and adapts methods to the situation.

People who value calm guidance and steady support may connect well with his way of working. If someone wants to begin, they can use the site Start Therapy pathway to provide basic information and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

45+ years

Credentials

Indiana, Florida

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online or in-person, it helps people understand connection, trust, and how they relate to others. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience by using active listening and acceptance so the person can find their own solutions and build self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what matters most, then try methods that fit. Sessions can shift over time if something else seems more helpful, and decisions about technique are made together.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people appreciate that online sessions can fit into workdays, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a busy week. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins by phone when a quick update is needed and the option to meet without commuting. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment-based, client-centered, or CBT approaches to remote work, focusing on listening, skill practice, and problem solving in ways that fit daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, ADHD, and related life difficulties.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His work emphasizes grace and acceptance, with a patient, listening stance. He blends interpersonal, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral ideas to match each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 45 years of experience in psychology, including directing hospital units and running private practices across multiple states.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is listed as a Florida Psychologist PY10787 and an Indiana Psychologist 20042036A and is based in Indiana.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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