About Johnnie
Johnnie Ezell is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of experience. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. His manner is straightforward and collaborative, aiming to help people find practical steps that fit their lives.
He listens for values and goals to guide therapy rather than relying on one single method. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build choices that match what matters to a person.
Background and approach
He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness practices when emotional regulation and grounding are needed. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Johnnie encourages people to try small changes, notice what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
He believes each person needs an approach that fits their needs, not a one-size-fits-all program. With long experience in addiction and mood concerns, he brings practical skills for coping with cravings, managing mood swings, and addressing patterns that keep people stuck. He also supports people navigating aging-related challenges, codependency, shame and guilt, and midlife transitions.
People who prefer clear steps and a calm, steady guide may find his style useful. He works in Arkansas as an LPC and conducts sessions in English for adults seeking support with the issues listed above.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Johnnie commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take committed steps toward a life that matters to them, even when uncomfortable feelings remain.He approaches the choice of method as a team effort. During early sessions he will listen to your goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Together you will track what helps and adjust the plan based on your needs and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls work well for full conversations and visual connection, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels more convenient. These options let people fit sessions into work days, caregiving schedules, or travel without losing continuity of care.
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- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- Arkansas, Missouri
- Languages
- English