Johnnie Terrell, LCSW, LISW-CP
Practical support for strong emotions and relationships
Book with JohnnieWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Johnnie works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- Florida, South Carolina
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Johnnie
Johnnie Terrell is a licensed clinical social worker who brings five years of hands-on experience to his practice. He is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and holds an LISW-CP in South Carolina. Johnnie focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.
He aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental. He encourages people to speak honestly about thoughts and feelings and works alongside them to identify practical steps forward.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to match each person's readiness for change. Johnnie uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to help people develop new skills for handling difficult emotions and interactions. He draws on methods that teach present-moment awareness, clarify values, and build coping tools for intense feelings.
He also pays attention to how attachment patterns shape relationships and behavior. People working with him can expect a straightforward, collaborative style. He helps clients set simple goals, practice skills between sessions, and notice what changes work in daily life.
The focus is on real, usable strategies rather than jargon. Johnnie works with adults and communicates in English. He offers sessions that reach beyond state lines and accepts international clients.
His practice is based in South Carolina and he brings a steady, practical approach to supporting change.
What Johnnie works with
Everything Johnnie lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Johnnie's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Johnnie lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online options for managing strong emotions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current behavior and helps people rewrite those patterns in their close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Sessions can include skill practice, values work, and exploration of relationship patterns until the best fit emerges.
Online therapy offers a range of session types to fit busy routines. Video calls let people work face to face when a longer conversation is needed. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between calls and can be used for brief updates or skill coaching. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent across different schedules and time zones.
Questions people ask about Johnnie
What concerns does Johnnie commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related concerns like attachment difficulties and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is straightforward and collaborative. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and focuses on practical steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience helping clients with emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location information are listed?
He holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and in South Carolina as an LISW-CP. His practice is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.