About Johnnie
Johnnie Ezell is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. He works in Arkansas and provides care in English.
Johnnie uses practical, collaborative methods to find what works for each person. He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused approaches. Sessions focus on identifying helpful behaviors, exploring values, and building small skills that fit daily life.
How Johnnie works
He approaches addiction, mood concerns, and issues like guilt or control with direct, experience-based strategies. For process addictions and substance concerns he emphasizes coping skills and clearer decision making. For grief or midlife transitions he helps people make sense of change and identify next steps.
Johnnie also pays attention to aging and veteran-related concerns when they relate to a person’s current struggles. He encourages self-evaluation of beliefs and values so people can choose actions that match what matters to them. Progress is often gradual and shaped together in sessions.
As a counselor he aims to make asking for help feel like a practical step rather than a big leap. He invites people to bring their real-life problems and to try tools that fit their routines. The work is collaborative and tailored to the individual.
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 30 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Arkansas |
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Approaches and the Convenience of Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, meaningful steps toward those values while tolerating difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for regulating emotions and managing intense reactions, useful for impulse and mood-related struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. Together you will decide which tools to keep and which to change as progress is made.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine and try different ways of connecting with a licensed professional.
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