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Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell

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Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell, FL Psychologist PY10787, IN Psychologist 20042036A

Indiana

Psychologist - Anger and Relationship work

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Key details

  • CredentialsFL Psychologist PY10787, IN Psychologist 20042036A
  • LicensePsychologist, Indiana / 20042036A; Psychologist, Florida / PY10787
  • NPI1942493168
  • Experience45 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationIndiana

About

  • Grace and acceptance
  • Interpersonal focus
  • CBT and EFT ideas

About Johnnie

Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is a Florida and Indiana psychologist with 45 years of clinical experience. He practices from Indiana and has worked in hospital units and private practice across multiple states. He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, addictions, parenting concerns, anger, and a wide range of life problems.

He prefers a straightforward, patient style built on what he calls grace and acceptance. Sessions start with listening and calm questioning. He uses interpersonal work alongside cognitive-behavioral and emotion-focused ideas to help people notice patterns and try different responses.

John describes his approach as person-focused rather than one-size-fits-all. He mixes methods drawn from Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Emotionally-Focused, and Existential thinking to suit the problem at hand. Practical skills, talk, and reflection are blended rather than used in isolation.

Over decades he has supported people through loss, relationship strain, career stress, obsessive or impulsive behaviors, and trauma-related symptoms. He also works with issues like forgiveness, hoarding, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and difficulties linked to intellectual disability and veteran experience.

His sessions tend to emphasize patience, steady listening, and helping people find manageable next steps. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort to reduce persistent anger and frustration, rebuild relationships, and regain clearer thinking about choices.

To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching process and schedule an initial appointment so they can see how his style fits their needs.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based work focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape reactions. Online sessions using this approach help people notice how they respond under stress and practice different ways of connecting or setting limits in current relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns. In remote sessions this often means identifying thought traps, trying small behavioral experiments between meetings, and using structured exercises to reduce anger or anxiety.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and sit with strong feelings to change negative interaction cycles. Online meetings can allow a steady exploration of triggers and reactions while tracking progress across sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That planning can change as the work develops so sessions stay practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins around a work break or using audio if video is difficult. Discuss format and scheduling during the matching process to pick what works best.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

45+ years

Listed in

Indiana, Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, anger, parenting and career concerns among other issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He emphasizes listening, patience, and a grace-oriented approach while combining interpersonal, cognitive-behavioral, and emotion-focused ideas.

How much experience does he have?

He has 45 years of experience working in hospital units and private practice across multiple states.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Florida Psychologist PY10787 and an Indiana Psychologist 20042036A based in Indiana.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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