Debbie Johnson, LPC - Therapist in Tennessee

About Debbie

Debbie Johnson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. She also supports clients dealing with addictions, anger, career concerns, relationship issues, parenting questions, and struggles with self-esteem. Debbie holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC - and brings nine years of clinical experience in Tennessee.

Her approach is practical and calm. She listens first, then helps people set clear, manageable goals.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on real skills for coping, problem solving, and making changes that fit daily life. Debbie uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and to build healthier habits. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to find immediate, usable steps forward.

Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck and want to change but need support deciding how. In sessions she pays attention to the emotional side of things too, including grief, guilt, shame, and forgiveness. The work combines emotional recognition with concrete plans so progress is both felt and practical.

Conversations are straightforward and supportive. People who choose her often want a respectful, down-to-earth guide while they make tough decisions or recover from loss. She aims to help each person find tools that fit their life and values, and to build momentum one step at a time.

Online approaches that match your needs

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people find their own answers; it is useful when someone needs space to process feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical techniques to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines emotional awareness with concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, to follow up between sessions, and to choose the format that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in each format so that treatment stays practical and focused.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career changes, parenting, relationships, and coping with life changes. Additional attention is given to forgiveness, guilt, and shame.

How would you describe the therapy style used?

The style is practical and person-focused, with an emphasis on listening, goal setting, and skill building. Sessions are aimed at helping people develop coping strategies and clear steps forward.

What background and experience does the therapist have?

She has nine years of experience working with clients in Tennessee. That experience includes supporting people through grief, anxiety, life transitions, and behavioral changes.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license TN LPC 5433 and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Addictions
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Parenting issues
Relationship issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Tennessee
Languages: English

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