Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell, FL Psychologist, IN Psychologist

Therapist in Indiana

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Licensed inIndiana, Florida
License20042036A, PY10787
NPI 1942493168
Experience45+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Johnnie

Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is a psychologist with 45 years of experience. He practices in Indiana and brings a calm, patient style to sessions.

He aims to offer listeners kindness and steady support so people feel safe to talk. He has directed hospital units and run personal practices across several states. Over his career he has helped people with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, ADHD, addictions, and many kinds of life transitions.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical help for day-to-day struggles as well as deeper emotional work. John’s core approach centers on what he calls grace and acceptance. He focuses on listening carefully, showing patience, and meeting people without harsh judgment.

He combines interpersonal concern with strategies drawn from cognitive and emotion-focused work to address problems that cause distress. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs rather than a single method. He uses ideas from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and existential thinking as tools when they fit.

He also draws on a wide range of life experience and reading to inform his work. People who seek his help can expect respectful listening and steady guidance toward clearer choices. He aims to help people notice options, manage hard emotions, and find hope when things feel overwhelming.

Credentials

Psychologist (Indiana): License 20042036A · expires August 2026
Psychologist (Florida): License PY10787 · expires May 2028
NPI: 1942493168 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Johnnie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Forgiveness
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse

Approaches Johnnie names

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Online support

Attachment and Emotion Work Online

Dr. Terrell uses Attachment-Based ideas to notice how early bonds shape current relationships and emotions; this helps when people struggle with trust, closeness, or repeating painful patterns. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, acceptance, and helping people find their own solutions; that approach supports people dealing with grief, low self-esteem, and life purpose questions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they try methods that match the person’s needs and adjust the plan if something isn’t working.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. Video helps preserve face-to-face connection, phone can be easier on low bandwidth or when hands-free time is needed, and chat or messaging offers brief check-ins or flexible pacing. These options make it simpler to keep regular work on emotional issues while balancing other responsibilities.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and many life transitions. Additional areas include ADHD, bipolar symptoms, relationship and family stresses, eating and anger issues, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapy style like?

His style emphasizes grace and acceptance with patient listening. He blends interpersonal care with cognitive and emotion-focused strategies to help people handle feelings and make practical changes.

How long has he practiced?

He brings 45 years of professional experience, including directing hospital units and operating personal practices in multiple states.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He practices in Indiana and holds psychologist credentials for Florida and Indiana listed as FL Psychologist PY10787 and IN Psychologist 20042036A.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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