- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Practical steps
About Johnnie
With three decades of experience, Johnnie combines several approaches to match a person's needs. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused methods. Sessions generally look at current patterns, identify what is getting in the way, and set small, measurable steps forward.
He encourages honest self-reflection about values, beliefs, and behaviors. Conversations aim to increase awareness and create clearer choices rather than rely on one fixed method. Progress is tracked in practical ways so people can see which changes help most.
Johnnie also brings experience with addiction-related concerns, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, control issues, guilt and shame, and veteran and armed forces issues. He pays attention to how life stage and past experiences shape current struggles.
People who choose him can expect a straightforward, collaborative style. He frames therapy as a shared effort to find workable solutions and new perspectives. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow to match and schedule sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Arkansas, Missouri
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches fit with online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values, even when uncomfortable feelings are present. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms and solve problems. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and some addiction-related patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when strong feelings or impulsive behaviors cause problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up, then try methods that fit those needs. Treatment is collaborative and may combine approaches so the plan matches the person rather than the other way around.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer audio-only when bandwidth is limited or for a quieter check-in. Discussing these choices early helps tailor sessions to everyday life and practical constraints.
Frequently asked questions
What types of issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addictions along with related concerns such as codependency, guilt and shame, and social anxiety.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps and self-reflection to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 30 years of counseling experience to his work with individuals.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with licenses in Arkansas and Missouri, and he practices from Arkansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost model?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
