- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Johnnie
Johnnie Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting concerns. He keeps language plain and focuses on practical steps that families and individuals can use right away. Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful of each person's background and goals.
He draws on a mix of approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. That can mean noticing unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing mindfulness, or working through attachment and relationship patterns.
Background and approach
The emphasis is on small, actionable changes that fit into daily life rather than abstract theory. Johnnie uses short-term tools alongside deeper work when needed. He supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, intimacy challenges, body image concerns, and career stress.
He also helps those coping with major life changes like divorce, caregiving strain, or loss. Sessions are offered in English and Johnnie accepts international clients. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules based on therapist availability. Johnnie aims to make the first steps clear and manageable for someone who may be uncertain about starting therapy.
What Johnnie works with
Everything Johnnie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Johnnie helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Johnnie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose values-based actions. It teaches practical skills for handling stress, anxiety, and avoidance so daily life feels more manageable. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It can help with intimacy, communication problems, abandonment concerns, and building more supported ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and meeting people where they are. This approach supports people who need space to process emotions and find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Sessions can blend methods and change over time as needs shift, and decisions are made collaboratively rather than imposed.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice communication skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, reflections between sessions, or running exercises without being on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule, shift work, or travel while keeping focus on progress and real-life application.
Questions people ask about Johnnie
What concerns does Johnnie commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, and related struggles.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, using clear language and exercises from approaches like CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed work to build coping skills and insight.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has four years of clinical experience supporting people through mood concerns, trauma-related issues, caregiving stress, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices from Georgia.
Which languages and client regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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