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Johnny Jefferson

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Johnny Jefferson, LICSW

Alabama

LICSW - Addictions and Trauma

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Where Johnny stands

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Alabama / 6087C; LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW1141074
NPI
1609685668
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

About

  • client-centered approach
  • practical coping tools
  • goal setting work

About Johnny

Johnny Jefferson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with clinical licensure in Alabama and Massachusetts and four years of professional clinical experience. He works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Johnny also addresses related concerns such as chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, and process or substance addictions. Sessions are conducted in English.

Johnny favors a client-centered way of working. He and the person in therapy set goals together and pick practical steps to reach them. That can mean changing a stressful situation when possible, or building skills to lower stress when change isn’t an option. He focuses on concrete tools people can use between sessions.

In sessions he pays attention to how addiction, grief, and past trauma shape day-to-day coping. He also helps people rebuild confidence and clarify what matters to them. Conversations may include setting boundaries, improving communication, or working on motivation and life purpose.

Johnny draws on over a decade of experience supporting people around substance use, and four years of clinical-level practice. He combines that background with a collaborative approach to create short-term strategies and longer-term plans. Progress is measured against goals the person sets.

People who prefer clear steps and practical techniques often find his style useful. Before booking, clients should confirm current session options and any details about scheduling or subscription costs.

How sessions work

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Johnny draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skills-based work that builds tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and activity planning. These techniques help people reduce day-to-day overwhelm and improve coping with triggers.

Another frequent emphasis is addiction-focused support that looks at patterns, triggers, and replacement behaviors. This approach examines how cravings and routines fit into daily life and helps people develop concrete alternatives and relapse prevention steps.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Johnny will collaborate with each person to identify what fits best based on their goals, current challenges, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques and pacing as progress unfolds.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins when needed and lets people use quieter surroundings or audio-only options if that helps them engage.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-love

Experience

4+ years

Listed in

Alabama, Massachusetts

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, codependency, communication issues, and process addictions.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a client-centered approach that focuses on shared goal-setting and practical steps. Sessions often include coping skills and problem-solving to lower stress.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has four years of professional clinical experience and more than a decade working with people affected by substance use and addiction.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with licensure in Alabama and Massachusetts. He practices from Alabama.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing during the booking process.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.

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.

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