- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused steps
About Mary
Mary Johnston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with ten years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, anger, and related issues. She also supports people facing trauma and post-traumatic stress and helps with parenting and blended family challenges.
Johnston focuses on straightforward, practical work in sessions. She listens to what the person is facing and helps identify small, useful changes. Conversations may look at thoughts and behaviors linked to strong reactions like anger, and at coping steps that reduce repeated conflict or escalation.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral ideas, and solution-focused work. That means sessions often balance listening with skill-building. Clients might practice new ways to notice triggers, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and try short experiments between meetings.
She has treated substance use issues, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress in different settings. That background informs how she addresses overlapping problems such as guilt, shame, or drug and alcohol addiction alongside anger or relationship strain.
Sessions are practical and paced to the person’s needs. Early meetings typically clarify goals and the behaviors the person wants to change. Later work focuses on building concrete tools to manage frustration, reduce outbursts, and improve how someone connects with people in their life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. The therapist reflects what she hears and helps the person name feelings and priorities to guide what comes next.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches specific skills for noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and trying different responses to reduce anger and anxiety.
Solution-focused therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps toward specific goals. Sessions often identify one or two practical changes to try between meetings and review what worked.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit the problem, goals, and personal preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep consistent appointments and try new habits in everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to create practical, skill-based sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience in a variety of treatment settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.