Therapist profile
Johnnie Ezell, LPC
Arkansas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addictions
Continue with JohnnieWhere Johnnie stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Arkansas / P8611021; LPC, Missouri / 2021010667
- NPI
- 1437471299
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
About
- CBT
- ACT
- Mindfulness
About Johnnie
Johnnie Ezell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licenses in Arkansas and Missouri and 30 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and self-esteem struggles, and he lists codependency among his focus areas. He speaks English and practices in Arkansas.
Johnnie approaches sessions as a collaboration. He uses straightforward talk, checks what matters most to the person, and tests practical ways to change thoughts and actions that cause distress. Sessions often involve looking at values, beliefs, and daily habits to discover what keeps a person stuck and what helps them move forward.
He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix is used to build skills for managing mood, reducing anxiety, and handling urges linked to addiction or process behaviors. Exercises may include skill practice, noticing patterns, and short goal-focused steps between sessions.
Johnnie has long experience with substance use concerns and related problems such as control issues, guilt and shame, and veteran-related matters. He also lists aging and geriatric issues, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and midlife concerns among areas he addresses.
People who prefer direct, practical conversations about behavior, coping strategies, and values will find his style familiar. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see how his way of working fits their needs.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Johnnie uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as central tools in his work. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood and then practicing different responses. ACT helps people get clearer about what they value and take small committed steps in that direction while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings.He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These approaches are practical and skill-based, which often adapts well to remote conversations and homework between sessions. Finding the right mix is a collaborative process; he will work with each person to see which methods fit their goals and daily life.
The therapist's session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or use a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can guide the choice of approach and pacing so sessions fit into everyday routines without promising any particular format.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and low self-esteem. Codependency and related issues such as control problems and guilt are also listed.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works collaboratively and focuses on practical skills and behavior change. Sessions often include goal-focused steps and exercises to practice between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working in counseling and addiction-related areas. That background includes long-term work with depression, anxiety, and substance concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arkansas and Missouri and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the US?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.