About Johnnie
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is a licensed psychologist with decades of experience who practices from Indiana. He holds Florida and Indiana psychologist licenses and brings 45 years of clinical work to his practice.
He offers calm, patient guidance to people facing hard times and believes in treating everyone with grace and acceptance. He has led hospital units and run personal practices across multiple states. Over his career he has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and many other life challenges.
How Johnnie works
He draws on a wide range of strategies rather than one single method. John’s style centers on listening carefully and responding with patience. He blends interpersonal care with cognitive and emotionally focused ideas to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and find relief from distress.
He emphasizes kindness and acceptance in every session. He tailors the work to each person’s needs, mixing approaches as appropriate and drawing on both clinical and life experience. He aims to help clients find hope and practical ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.
People who value a steady, respectful therapist will find his approach accessible. He encourages anyone who is struggling to reach out and begin a conversation about what matters to them.
Johnnie lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Johnnie works with
The areas below are the ones Johnnie selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Training and background
| Register | FL Psychologist, IN Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 45 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how close relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people understand patterns from past bonds and make changes in how they relate to others and to themselves. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment and helps clients find their own answers and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It teaches practical skills to reframe unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and other symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they may start with one approach and adapt it as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text-based messaging let people send messages between sessions or use written check-ins when that format feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between sessions.
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