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Mary Johnston, LPC
Tennessee
LPC in Tennessee - anxiety and addiction
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered care
- Solution-focused goals
About Mary
Mary Johnston is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Tennessee with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma and related concerns. She also helps with relationship and family issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.
Johnston has spent a decade in a range of treatment settings, offering individual and group sessions for adults and adolescents. Much of her work has focused on substance use, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. She brings practical, talk-based methods to sessions to address immediate problems and recurring patterns.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person’s priorities. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and track small changes that matter day to day.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal oriented. Conversations look at what's happening now, what thoughts or habits keep problems going, and what can be tried next. She supports people through the practical steps of change rather than long theoretical discussion.
Mary works in Tennessee and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options to match their needs. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Mary integrates CBT and brief therapies online
Mary uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then tries small, practical experiments to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and some addiction-related work because it focuses on concrete steps and measurable progress.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions pay attention to the person's priorities and pace. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term goals and track specific changes that matter week to week.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary works collaboratively to decide which method or mix of methods fits a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also allow people to avoid being on camera if they prefer audio-only interactions or to choose a format that needs less bandwidth. Ask about the available session types when scheduling to match practical needs and daily routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related issues such as parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different ways of responding in daily life.
What is her clinical background?
She has 10 years of experience in various treatment settings, including individual and group work with adults and adolescents.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Tennessee.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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