- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Jo
Jo Ann Farmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 19 years of experience in behavioral health. She shifted into counseling after receiving help during a difficult time in her own life, and has worked in the field since. She lists anger among the concerns she addresses alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions.
Her style is personable and interactive. She listens and talks through problems with clients, drawing on straightforward counseling methods. She says biblical principles influence her work as a Christian, and she brings that perspective when clients request it.
Jo Ann has experience helping people who have survived child abuse, trauma, domestic violence, divorce, and family separation. She also supports people facing grief, caregiver strain, coping with life changes, and challenges with self-esteem and relationships. ADHD and anger management are part of her stated practice areas as well.
Clinically, she uses a mix of approaches based on what a person can engage with. The biography lists Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy as methods she draws on. She adapts these methods to address things like depression, anxiety, grief, and behavioral concerns.
Sessions with her are described as interactive rather than prescriptive. She aims to give guidance, practical strategies, and regular feedback so people can try new ways of responding to stress and anger. That practical focus is meant to help people manage feelings and move forward with clearer choices.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Jo Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy as part of her approach. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so a person can choose their own next steps and feel understood.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques when useful. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. Solution-Focused work narrows in on small, achievable changes people can try between sessions. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative step. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then try methods that match those needs.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. A practical discussion about session length and frequency happens when arranging the first appointment so sessions can fit day-to-day responsibilities.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which problems does she address related to anger?
She lists anger along with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, grief, and parenting concerns as issues she works with.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is described as personable and interactive. She listens, talks through problems, and offers practical guidance.
How long has she practiced counseling?
She has 19 years of experience in the behavioral health field.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are paid through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
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