Debbie Johnson is a licensed professional counselor with nine years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes.
01About Debbie
Debbie Johnson is a licensed professional counselor with nine years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes. She offers straightforward support for common struggles like depression, anger, self-esteem, addictions, career decisions, and relationship or parenting concerns. Her tone is practical and calm, aimed at parents and other busy people who need clear help fast.
She uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person. Sessions focus on what feels most useful now - building coping skills, managing strong emotions, and setting realistic next steps.
Background and approach
Debbie blends direct problem-solving with time to process feelings and values. Her background is in client-centered care alongside therapies that teach concrete skills. That means she listens first, then offers tools people can try between sessions.
She also brings coaching techniques to help clients plan and reach personal or career goals. Debbie respects faith-related concerns and will incorporate those values if a client wants that perspective included. She keeps sessions down-to-earth and focused on small, achievable changes that add up over time.
Work is offered for people located in Tennessee. Conversations are framed to help people return to daily life feeling steadier, more clear, and better equipped to handle the next challenge.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 5433 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1972243236 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Debbie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coaching
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
Methods Debbie names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Debbie names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy starts by focusing on the person's own goals and values. The therapist listens without judgment and helps clients clarify what matters most, which can be helpful for grief, self-esteem, and faith-related questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skill-building. It helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with actions that reduce anxiety or depression. This approach often includes exercises to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving communication. It emphasizes skills such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation that can reduce reactivity in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences, then try methods that seem most useful. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits the person's life and values.
Online sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills visually. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text allow shorter, more frequent touchpoints and can help keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to use approaches like CBT and DBT in practical, everyday ways.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Debbie help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, low self-esteem, addictions, career transitions, relationship and parenting concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt, and shame.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and person-focused. She listens first, offers clear coping strategies, and works with clients to set achievable goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is licensed as an LPC in Tennessee and provides services for clients located in that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Work is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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