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Debbie Johnson

Compassionate, practical support for life’s challenges

LPC Tennessee

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Debbie

Debbie Johnson is an LPC with nine years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and difficult life transitions.

Background and approach

She addresses a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, career questions, addiction issues, relationship and parenting challenges, anger, and coaching needs, along with focused work on forgiveness, guilt, and shame. Her practice emphasizes practical tools and emotional insight to help clients move forward.

Her approach blends person-centered empathy with structured techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions are tailored to each person’s situation, combining reflective listening with goal-oriented strategies to build coping skills and foster lasting change.

Debbie balances warmth and professionalism, aiming to empower clients to identify strengths, shift unhelpful patterns, and pursue meaningful goals. Based in Tennessee, she offers flexible session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Prospective clients who are navigating grief, major life changes, or struggles with emotion and behavior will find a pragmatic, compassionate clinician who values collaboration and steady progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy places emphasis on empathy, active listening, and creating a respectful therapeutic relationship where the client's values and pace guide the work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Debbie collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit best based on individual goals, symptoms, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure interventions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, letting people access care from different locations and at varied times. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions around busy schedules and life transitions, while still allowing therapists to use CBT and client-centered techniques effectively in a remote format.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, career transitions, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, anger, and coaching. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt, and shame.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending empathetic listening with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to support skill-building and insight.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a licensed therapist, bringing that background to help clients navigate emotional and practical life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Tennessee with licence number TN LPC 5433.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted, and she is available to clients located in Tennessee.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through 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 the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessGuilt and shame

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English