About Johnnie
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is a psychologist with many years of practice. He holds licensure as a Florida Psychologist (PY10787) and an Indiana Psychologist (20042036A) and has worked in clinical settings and independent practice for decades.
He describes his style with the words grace and acceptance. He aims to listen patiently and treat people kindly, even when they doubt they deserve it. He emphasizes being nonjudgmental and present as a first step in therapy.
Background and approach
Over a 45-year career he has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and many life changes. He has also supported those managing relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. Phobias and post-traumatic stress are among his additional focus areas.
Clinically he blends interpersonal and emotion-focused ideas with cognitive approaches. He uses Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Emotionally-Focused, Existential, and Cognitive Behavioral ideas to tailor sessions. He believes no single method fits everyone and adapts techniques to each person's needs.
Dr. Terrell describes therapy as collaborative. He aims to help people find hope and practical ways to cope.
He also draws on life experience to connect with people who feel stuck or overwhelmed. People who prefer a calm, patient listener who combines practical strategies with warm acceptance may find his style comfortable. He works from Indiana and offers multiple ways to meet, including online formats.
How his approaches work online and in session
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds. It helps people understand patterns in close relationships and builds steadier ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on acceptance and listening, offering space for people to find their own solutions while the therapist reflects and supports. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete steps to shift unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions often mix approaches so the plan evolves as progress happens and as problems change.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work for shorter check-ins, progress notes, or when a written format helps someone process thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- 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
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 45 years
- Licensed
- Indiana, Florida
- Languages
- English
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