- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment-Based ideas
- Cognitive-behavioral tools
About Johnnie
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is a Florida and Indiana psychologist with 45 years of professional experience. He practices from Indiana and has spent decades helping people who face depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and other difficult life events.
John describes his core approach as based on grace and acceptance. He emphasizes listening, patience, and treating each person with kindness. He blends interpersonal methods with practical techniques from cognitive-behavioral and existential thinking.
Across his career he has led hospital units and run private practices in multiple states. He has worked with people from many backgrounds on concerns such as addiction, ADHD, eating problems, anger, and coping with life changes. He also addresses areas like hoarding, infidelity, end-of-life concerns, and trauma related to sexual assault.
In sessions he draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, CBT, and existential approaches. He describes psychotherapy as a flexible process and does not rely on a single technique. The focus is on practical conversation and finding what helps in daily life.
John says his aim is to show people they are treated with dignity and respect. He acknowledges how hard it can be to ask for help and works to answer that concern through steady listening and thoughtful responses. If someone needs support, he encourages them to reach out and begin the first steps toward change.
How his approaches translate to remote work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotions and the patterns they form in relationships. It can help people notice what they feel and how those feelings shape their responses. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current behavior and helps people recognize attachment patterns that affect close connections.Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then decide together which methods to use. That means sessions can blend EFT, attachment perspectives, and practical CBT tools when those fit the person's needs.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, let someone have a shorter check-in during a break, or avoid travel time. If needed, the therapist will discuss how to shape sessions so they work with the client's schedule and communication preferences.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, eating and parenting concerns, and a wide range of life challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes grace and acceptance, listens patiently, and combines interpersonal methods with practical strategies from CBT and existential ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He has 45 years of experience, including directing hospital units and operating private practices in multiple states.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a FL Psychologist PY10787 and an IN Psychologist 20042036A based in Indiana.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are accepted.
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 scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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