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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction concerns
- CBT and ACT methods
About Johnnie
Johnnie Ezell is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Arkansas and Missouri, with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and his work includes other areas such as aging and geriatric issues, codependency, control issues, and process addictions.
He uses practical, collaborative methods in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. Conversations emphasize examining values, beliefs, and behaviors to find workable changes.
Johnnie frames counseling as a team effort. He encourages people to reflect on what matters to them and to try approaches that fit their life. He avoids one-size-fits-all answers and adjusts methods to the person’s responses.
His background includes long experience with addiction and mood concerns. That history informs a straightforward style that focuses on skills, choices, and problem solving. He also works with issues like guilt and shame, forgiveness, veteran and armed forces concerns, and seasonal affective disorder.
People who prefer direct discussion of thoughts, behaviors, and practical coping strategies will recognize his approach. He asks clients to consider concrete steps and then reviews what helps. This makes sessions goal-oriented and focused on usable skills.
To begin, readers should confirm current session format options before booking. The therapist’s stated licensure is AR LPC and MO LPC and sessions follow the counselor’s stated methods and focus areas.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions to change unhelpful patterns. It uses practical exercises and homework to build new habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can help when emotions feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first and will adjust strategies based on goals and progress. Clients and the therapist review what helps and change focus when needed.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm which session types are offered before booking. Online work can still make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or avoiding the need to be on camera for every session. These practical benefits can help people integrate therapy into a busy schedule without promising any particular format.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. Additional focuses include aging and geriatric issues, codependency, control issues, and process addictions.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused methods. Approaches are combined based on client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working in counseling and related areas. That experience includes extensive work with depression, anxiety, and addiction issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Arkansas and Missouri. He practices from Arkansas and lists those state licenses.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote appointments are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details for your situation before scheduling.
How do I begin work with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process will guide next steps.
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