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Online therapist

Jo Ann Farmer

Hopeful, practical support for parents and families

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
19 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jo

Jo Ann Farmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 19 years in behavioral health. She shifted into counseling after receiving help during a difficult time in her own life. That personal experience guides her work and keeps her focused on practical, real-world support.

She aims to be a steady listening presence and to help people find clearer ways forward. Her style is personable and interactive. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on small, achievable steps.

Background and approach

Jo Ann draws on faith when clients want that included, but she works to match each approach to the person in front of her. She uses different tools depending on what a client can manage and what they want to change.

She has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, divorce, family separation, and blended family conflicts. She also helps with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, grief, parenting, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, aging concerns, and communication problems.

Her common treatment methods include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. In practice she adapts these methods to the client’s goals and capacity to engage. Jo Ann practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English.

Her approach is rooted in steady support, practical tools, and collaborating with each person to find realistic steps toward improvement.

How therapy approaches fit into online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s needs and perspective, offering a supportive space where the therapist listens and follows what matters most to the client. It helps when someone needs validation and a clear, nonjudgmental place to talk. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what a client can realistically do between sessions. This collaborative planning helps decide whether to emphasize Client-Centered support, CBT skills, or a mix that includes DBT or solution-focused strategies when appropriate.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, phone sessions can fit busy schedules, and live chat or text-based messaging can be used for short check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to access consistent care and to keep practicing the skills discussed in sessions.

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 she address?
She works with a broad range of family and personal concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is personable and interactive, focusing on conversation and small practical steps. Jo Ann adapts techniques to what each person can handle and prefers clear, workable strategies.
What is her background and experience?
She has 19 years in the behavioral health field and chose counseling after personal experience with therapy. That background informs a practical, empathetic approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC with licence GA LPC LPC003983 and she practices in Georgia.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
19 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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