- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Debbie
Debbie Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with nine years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns. She also supports people facing career change, low self-esteem, guilt and shame, forgiveness work, relationship strain, and general coaching needs.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on understanding what triggers strong feelings and on building practical coping skills. She uses a mix of short-term strategies and deeper work, depending on the persons goals. Clients can expect direct conversation, goal-setting, and skill practice during sessions.
Debbie draws on several established methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior tools. She also uses client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps to help people make changes. These methods are described and applied in ways meant to be easy to use in daily life.
She describes her work as faith-aware for those who want that perspective, while also using clinical approaches to address emotions and behavior. The focus is on helping people recognize patterns, reduce reactive responses, and develop more control over intense moments.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Debbie uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as part of her clinical toolkit. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against reality, then practicing different behaviors to change outcomes. It is useful for anxiety, anger reactions, and low mood. DBT provides skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it can help when feelings escalate quickly and routines break down.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That means starting with what feels most practical, trying techniques, and adjusting based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. The practical benefits of online sessions typically include fitting therapy into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and fewer barriers to attending from different locations. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to bring real-life situations into conversation without promising any specific format.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she work with?
She supports adults dealing with losing their temper, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone elses anger.
How would you describe her style in sessions?
She uses direct conversation, goal-setting, and practical skill practice to reduce reactive responses and manage strong feelings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working as a licensed counselor in Tennessee.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.