- Warm and interactive
- Practical coping tools
- Client-centered approach
About Johnna
Johnna Turnage is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. She brings two decades of experience to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her style is warm and interactive, and she emphasizes helping clients shift their thinking to find more balance.
She has worked across school guidance, college advising, individual and group counseling, and substance-related supports. That background contributes to straightforward, skills-based work in therapy. Sessions often include talking through immediate concerns and learning tools to cope day to day.
Johnna uses several well-known approaches, including client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts. She also draws on emotionally-focused and solution-oriented techniques when fitting plans to what a person needs. Motivational interviewing is used to support change when someone feels stuck.
Her experience spans many settings and age ranges, and she mentions enjoying work with children, adults ages 18 to 54, and senior adults. She aims to be open and approachable in session, encouraging clients to identify goals and small steps toward them.
People often come for help with family stress, caregiving strain, codependency concerns, life transitions, and long-term patterns like isolation or hoarding. Johnna emphasizes practical strategies and mindset shifts so clients can make steady progress toward feeling better.
How approach and online work come together
Client-centered therapy puts the person's experience at the center of each session, focusing on listening, empathy, and helping people set their own goals. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and values.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find practical changes that reduce distress. It often includes homework and small experiments to shift thinking that fuels anxiety or depression.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and expressing emotions to improve how people relate to themselves and others. It can help with grief, family stress, and patterns like codependency by clarifying emotional needs.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with client-centered listening, then adding CBT tools or emotionally-focused exercises as needed.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people keep continuity of care when routines change. Licensed professionals tailor how they work online to match a client's needs and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Tennessee, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include family problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and midlife issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm and interactive with a focus on practical tools. Sessions blend listening with skill-building to address everyday challenges.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has 20 years of experience in school guidance, college advising, individual and group counseling, and substance-related supports. That variety informs a practical, skills-focused way of working.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Tennessee and Kentucky. Her listed location for practice is Tennessee.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients may be accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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