Johnna Turnage is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who supports people grappling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes.
01About Johnna
Johnna Turnage is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who supports people grappling with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She brings two decades of counseling experience to sessions. Her style is warm and interactive, and she focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Johnna uses straightforward language and helps clients set clear, achievable goals. She blends talk-based methods with skill-building so people can manage symptoms and handle daily challenges.
Background and approach
Sessions tend to focus on changing unhelpful thinking, strengthening relationships, and finding forward movement after loss or transition. Her background includes work in school guidance, college advising, group and individual counseling, and nonmedical family life counseling. That variety has helped her adapt to different concerns and communication styles.
She is licensed in Tennessee and in Kentucky as a licensed professional clinical counselor. In a typical session Johnna listens closely, asks practical questions, and helps design small experiments clients can try at home. She encourages steps that fit each person’s schedule and values.
Her aim is to help people notice progress and build habits that support lasting change. People who reach out can expect a welcoming presence and a focus on real-world tools. Johnna emphasizes mindset shifts alongside concrete coping skills.
She supports people through transitions and the work needed to move toward clearer goals.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 4754 · expires January 2028
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 103313 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1063710176 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Johnna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Johnna names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Johnna 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 for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s experiences guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. It is useful for managing stress and changing unhelpful thinking.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaboration makes it easier to pick techniques that fit the client’s values and daily life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to stay connected. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to share thoughts between sessions and fit brief conversations into a busy day. These options let clients choose what works best for their schedule and communication style.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Johnna focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, family concerns, and coping with life changes. She also helps with issues like caregiver stress, isolation, midlife questions, and substance-related challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a warm, interactive style that emphasizes practical steps and clear goals. Sessions are conversational and aimed at developing skills people can use between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
Johnna has 20 years of experience in school guidance, college advising, group and individual counseling, and family life counseling. That range informs how she approaches different concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Tennessee and Kentucky. Her practice is listed as based in Tennessee.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats let people choose what fits their schedule and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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