Therapist profile
Frankye Johnson, LCSW, LMFT
Indiana
LCSW and LMFT - stress and relationship issues
Continue with FrankyeWhere Frankye stands
- Credentials
- LCSW, LMFT
- License
- LCSW, Indiana / 34000480A; LMFT, Indiana / 35001227A; LMHC, Indiana / 39000994A
- NPI
- 1801085717
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
About
- Codependency support
- CBT and client-centered
- Motivation and goals
About Frankye
Frankye Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Indiana with 40 years of clinical experience. She works mainly with adults and focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, relationship and life-change issues.
Johnson helps people sort through what is keeping them stuck. She meets clients who struggle with people-pleasing, codependency, grief, caregiver strain, or the hollow feeling that life has lost direction. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at small changes that add up.
Her sessions often break problems into manageable steps. She uses straightforward tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas to shift thinking and behavior. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to set clear goals and keep momentum.
Frankye pays attention to how culture and race shape experience. She is familiar with multicultural concerns and the pressures that come from prejudice and discrimination. She also supports people coping with midlife changes, fatherhood issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and career crossroads.
She asks for commitment from clients who are ready to do the work to change. The therapy relationship is practical and supportive rather than abstract. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Frankye commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques in sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and helps people name their priorities and feelings. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice small changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood.She also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods to keep sessions action-oriented. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. Solution-focused work breaks goals into concrete next steps so progress is visible and measurable. Deciding which mix to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review goals and try approaches that fit the person’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins between other commitments. Different approaches translate well to remote sessions because they rely on conversation, skill practice, and goal setting rather than equipment or hands-on methods.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, codependency, grief, caregiver stress, and related issues such as guilt, shame, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and direct. She blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional clinical work experience in a range of settings and with diverse concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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