Therapist profile
Johnnie Gordon, LPC
Georgia
LPC in Georgia - Anger and Relationship work
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC016689
- NPI1134964562
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Anger management
- CBT and ACT
- Attachment focus
About Johnnie
Johnnie Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with four years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and anger. He also supports people facing trauma, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, and career or life-change stressors.
Johnnie draws on research-driven methods alongside practical conversation. Sessions focus on clear goals, moment-to-moment coping skills, and understanding patterns that keep problems repeating. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based work, emotionally-focused methods, and client-centered conversation.
Clients can expect straightforward dialogue and exercises that translate into everyday life. He encourages learning small skills - like spotting unhelpful thoughts, practicing brief grounding techniques, or shifting what matters most - so people notice change between sessions. The work often mixes conversation, short at-home practice, and reflections on how behavior and feelings connect.
Johnnie pays attention to cultural context and to how past relationships shape current reactions. He addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, impulsivity, control problems, and communication breakdowns. He also helps with body image, self-esteem, forgiveness, and rebuilding after separation.
He accepts international clients and runs sessions in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used to schedule a first session and the subscription-based fee structure can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Approach and online session options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting pulled into them and guides them to act on what matters. It can be useful for anger that comes from stuck avoidance or rigid reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood issues, and impulse control. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current responses and can help when anger links back to abandonment or trust wounds.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, life demands, and what methods feel most workable. That collaborative process shapes which techniques get used and how sessions are paced.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Online meetings can also make it easier to practice skills between sessions and apply them directly to everyday situations.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting, and anger among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered conversation with evidence-based methods like ACT and CBT to set goals and teach practical skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional clinical experience and is also a PhD candidate in psychology, which informs his practice.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional requirements before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.