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Deboraha Johnson

LPC Georgia 19 years of experience

Practical, goal-focused counseling for adults

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Deboraha Johnson
  • Goal oriented
  • Practical steps
  • Warm listening

About Deboraha

Deboraha Johnson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping adults manage stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She uses straightforward talk and practical steps to help people find relief. Deboraha aims to set clear goals that fit each person’s situation and values.

She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychology and brings 19 years of experience in behavioral health work. Her background includes individual and group therapy in outpatient settings and many years working with relationship concerns. This range of work informs how she frames goals and plans in sessions.

Deboraha’s approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. In practice that means she listens for what matters most, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and works with clients to build doable steps toward their goals. The pace and focus come from what the client needs.

People come to her for help with parenting stress, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, career worries, caregiving strain, and issues around illness or aging. She also supports those facing divorce, infidelity, workplace tension, body image and sexual concerns. She can talk through practical coping strategies and small changes that add up.

Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Deboraha encourages straightforward conversation about what’s working and what needs to change, then adjusts the plan as progress is made.

How Deboraha’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so goals feel personal and realistic. It helps when someone needs a steady, understanding presence to sort through difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and aims to test and change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying small, practical changes that move someone toward their goals. It is often used to speed up progress when a person wants clear actions and quick wins.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Deboraha will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or make it simpler to meet from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to fit remote sessions while focusing on practical tools and progress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSexual dysfunctionWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Deboraha commonly address?

She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style combines Client-Centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused techniques to set clear, practical goals and steps.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience working in outpatient settings, including individual and group therapy and many years addressing relationship concerns.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Georgia and holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychology.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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