Therapist profile
Jo Ann Farmer, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC003983
- NPI1235233776
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Solution-focused work
About Jo
Jo Ann Farmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 19 years in behavioral health. She moved into counseling after receiving professional help herself and has since focused on practical support for people facing strong emotions and life stresses.
Her style is personable and interactive. She listens and works with people to identify small changes that reduce tension and reactivity. She draws on Christian principles when clients choose that perspective, and she uses straightforward language rather than clinical jargon.
Jo Ann has worked with survivors of child abuse, trauma, domestic violence, and the stresses of divorce and family separation. She also has experience supporting people struggling with addictions, anger, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her therapy uses methods that are grounded in active problem solving and client participation. She commonly employs client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, DBT skills, and solution-focused strategies to help people manage feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
Sessions focus on practical steps - identifying triggers, trying new coping skills, and tracking what helps. She aims to give clear guidance and follow-through so people can see what works in daily life. Jo Ann welcomes clients who want down-to-earth help handling anger, stress, relationship strain, or major life shifts.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jo Ann uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy as core parts of her work. CBT focuses on spotting the thoughts and habits that keep anger and anxiety going and testing practical changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and helping the client shape goals and timing for change.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high. These tools are useful for people who want concrete skills to manage strong reactions and for those trying to rebuild trust after conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jo Ann discusses goals and personal preferences with each person and adapts techniques together so the work fits the client’s life. This collaborative planning helps pick which tools to try first and how to measure progress.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a workday. Many people appreciate that remote sessions let them practice skills between appointments and apply strategies in real life soon after learning them.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is personable and interactive, using clear guidance and practical steps rather than technical language.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 19 years of experience in behavioral health and clinical counseling work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
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.
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