Johnna Turnage

Johnna Turnage is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC, LPCC) based in Tennessee with two decades of experience. She focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Her approach is warm and interactive, and she aims to help people notice small shifts that lead to better days.

Johnna has a long history in school guidance, college advising, and both individual and group counseling. She has also been involved in substance counseling and non-medical military family life counseling. That background gives her experience with a wide range of life stages and situations.

Her style is approachable and person-centered. She likes to listen first and then work collaboratively to set goals. Sessions often include conversations about thoughts and behaviors, exploring emotions, and practical steps people can try between meetings.

Johnna uses a mix of methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally-focused ideas, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. She adapts tools to what each person needs, aiming for clear, manageable steps rather than overwhelming plans.

She offers services from Tennessee and accepts international clients who speak English. With 20 years of practice, she brings experience across life stages from children to senior adults while keeping therapy focused on the person in front of her.

How different approaches guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is often helpful for those who want a supportive space to talk through emotions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses clear steps and exercises that people can practice between meetings to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. CBT is practical for stress, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how emotions shape relationships and personal patterns. It helps people notice emotions, name them, and respond differently to improve connections and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting what is most useful.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for consistent check-ins during transitional periods. It also lets licensed professionals continue work with people who live outside the therapist's immediate area.