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

Indiana · 45 years in practice

Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is a clinical psychologist with decades of experience.

License and registration

Psychologist, Indiana: 20042036A · expires August 2026
Psychologist, Florida: PY10787 · expires May 2028
NPI: 1942493168 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 45
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Johnnie

Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is a clinical psychologist with decades of experience. He brings a calm, patient presence and a straightforward focus on helping people find ways to cope when life feels overwhelming.

He practices from a place he calls grace and acceptance, aiming to treat each person with kindness and respect. He has worked in hospitals and independent practice across multiple states, and he has many years helping people through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and addiction.

Background and approach

His background includes leadership of hospital units and long-term clinical work with people from varied walks of life. This range gives him a broad view of common struggles and how they show up day to day. In sessions he emphasizes listening, patience, and building trust.

He combines interpersonal care with practical techniques drawn from cognitive-behavioral ideas and other therapeutic traditions. He varies his approach to fit each person rather than applying one method to everyone. Dr.

Terrell describes his core style as acceptance-oriented. He focuses on creating a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful events, relationship stress, work pressures, or loss. He also works with concerns such as ADHD, anger, eating issues, and questions about life purpose.

He sees therapy as a collaborative process. He tries to help people find hope and regain a sense of direction, even when they feel stuck. If someone needs a different fit, he encourages continued searching until the right match is found.

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

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions in the moment and how they affect relationships and personal wellbeing. It helps people identify and work with feelings that keep them stuck, such as fear, shame, or grief.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence current reactions and patterns. It can help people understand why they respond certain ways in relationships and learn safer ways to connect and cope.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's own experience and pace. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers empathy, and helps people find their own solutions to problems like stress, depression, or life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapt methods over time. This means trying strategies, seeing what helps, and shifting focus as needed.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility. Video supports face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a break during the day. Chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers written communication. These options make it easier to schedule regular work on the issues that matter.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship strain among other concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style blends patient listening with kindness and acceptance, paired with practical approaches such as cognitive-behavioral ideas and interpersonal work.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 45 years of experience working in hospitals and independent practice across multiple states.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed as a Florida Psychologist PY10787 and an Indiana Psychologist 20042036A and practices from Indiana.

Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?

International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees handled?

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

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