Johnna TurnageLPC, LPCC

Johnna Turnage is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPC, LPCC) with twenty years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She works with people across the lifespan and has frequently supported adults and senior adults. Her approach is warm and interactive, focused on helping clients make small shifts that improve daily life.

Johnna draws on practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable steps. Conversations tend to be direct and friendly, with an emphasis on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and building coping skills.

Her background includes school guidance counseling, college advising, individual and group counseling, and substance-related support. She has provided counseling in nonmedical military family life settings and has worked with diverse populations across ages and orientations. That experience informs a flexible style that adapts to each person’s needs.

Pregnancy and childbirth concerns are among the areas listed in her focus; she can help people navigate the emotional shifts that come with pregnancy and related life transition stress. Sessions also commonly address family dynamics, caregiving strain, relationship issues, and questions about life purpose or midlife change.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, techniques from cognitive and solution-focused approaches, and encouragement to try practical changes between sessions. Johnna aims to help people recognize options and move toward goals at a pace that feels manageable.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a supportive relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting feelings and helping people find what matters to them. This helps with worry, life transitions, and decisions about parenting or pregnancy-related changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and practice new responses. That approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress during major life events.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and process strong emotions and improve important relationships. It can be helpful for grief, family conflict, and adjusting to changing roles like caregiving or becoming a parent.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular check-ins. Others appreciate shorter or focused sessions for quick problem-solving. A therapist can recommend what will work best based on a client's schedule and needs.