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Johnnie Gordon

Johnnie Gordon, LPC

Therapist in Georgia

Practical counseling for stress and trauma

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

  • Trauma and abuse focus
  • Evidence informed approach
  • Georgia LPC

About Johnnie

Johnnie Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people facing grief, addiction, body image struggles, and career or life-purpose questions. He writes and talks plainly so parents and busy people can understand what to expect in therapy.

Johnnie uses practical conversations to help people build coping skills and make small, steady changes. He aims to make sessions respectful and culturally aware so people feel heard and not judged. He works with each person to set goals that fit their life and values.

His approach blends talking, skill practice, and reflection. He helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and strengthen close relationships. Sessions often focus on what is most urgent and what will make everyday life easier.

Over four years of experience inform his work, and he holds the LPC credential in Georgia. He also draws on graduate-level research in psychology to shape how he plans treatment and tracks progress.

Therapy with him is collaborative - the client and therapist decide on steps together. People who come to him for support tend to want practical tools, clearer communication, or relief from the effects of past hurts and current stressors.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people form more secure connections and manage intimacy challenges. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and acceptance so clients can lead the pace of change and explore personal goals in a supportive setting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will try options and adjust the plan as progress and everyday life guide the process.

Session formats are not listed in this profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks at work or school. It also lets people connect with a licensed professional from different locations, which can help those who have moved or live far from local services.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, body image, career questions, and related concerns such as abandonment and attachment issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He combines practical talk therapy with skill practice and reflection. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

What background informs his work?

He has over four years of clinical experience and draws on graduate-level psychology research to shape treatment planning and decision making.

What credential and location are listed?

He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and is located in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients as well.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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