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Mary Johnston

Compassionate CBT-informed counselor focused on practical change

LPC Tennessee

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Mary

Mary Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who draws on a cognitive behavioral framework alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to help clients address a range of concerns.

Background and approach

She brings 10 years of clinical experience in varied treatment settings, working with individuals and groups to tackle issues such as substance use, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship and family difficulties, and challenges related to self-esteem and anger. Known for an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance, she aims to meet clients where they are and tailor interventions to their goals.

Her work includes attention to blended family dynamics, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, parenting challenges, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder and ADHD. Mary emphasizes practical skills and collaborative planning so clients can build coping strategies and create measurable change over time.

Practicing in Tennessee, she offers therapy in English and provides several online formats to accommodate different needs. Prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin, and sessions are scheduled based on her availability.

Practical Approaches for Online Progress



Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and substance-related challenges. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where individual values and preferences guide the work and build therapeutic rapport.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Mary works with clients to clarify goals, explore what has or hasn’t worked in the past, and adjust methods as therapy unfolds so the plan fits each person’s needs and comfort level.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide practical flexibility for scheduling and participation. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from Tennessee without needing to travel to an office.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
Mary works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting and anger, as well as concerns related to self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What therapeutic styles does she use?
She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered and solution-focused approaches to combine skills training, collaborative reflection, and goal-oriented strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in a variety of treatment settings with individuals, groups, and families.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
Mary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee; her licensure is TN LPC 3828.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English