Therapist profile
Deboraha Johnson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Deboraha
Deboraha Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting strain, family conflict, sleep problems, and career pressures. Sessions are practical and focused on real-life changes people can use between meetings.
She draws mainly from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means conversations center on what matters to the client, and practical steps are developed to try between sessions. CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors. Solution-Focused ideas help set clear short-term goals and notice progress.
Her background includes outpatient individual and group work and many years addressing relationship and couple concerns in clinical settings. She has experience supporting people coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, cancer-related challenges, aging and geriatric issues, workplace strain, and military-connected concerns. She also assists with sexuality and intimacy-related topics, body image, and life-purpose questions.
In sessions she works with each person to set specific goals and simple strategies they can use at home. She uses conversation, skill practice, and brief problem-solving between meetings. The emphasis is on what is useful now for managing emotions, improving sleep and handling day-to-day family or parenting pressures.
People who choose her can expect steady, plainspoken treatment planning and regular review of progress. She accepts clients who speak English and also sees international clients. Fees vary by location and use a cancelable subscription model. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's concerns and priorities. Online sessions using this approach involve the therapist listening, reflecting what matters most, and helping the client name concrete goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. In an online setting CBT usually includes short exercises, thought records, and homework the client completes between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals and small steps that show progress quickly. It is useful for resolving a single pressing issue or improving routines at home.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is working and what is not. Clients have a say in setting goals and the pace of change.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice new skills in their everyday environment and bring real-life examples to the session for immediate problem-solving.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, family conflict, sleep problems, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style draws on Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused methods to set goals and try practical steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience providing outpatient individual and group work and many years addressing relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Does she work with clients who live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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