Dr. Terrell is a very professional and knowledgeable therapist. He’s helped me through a few of the obstacles in my life, and I’m sure he’ll help me through the rest. Highly recommend.
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell, Psychologist
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Johnnie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Johnnie. View 55 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Indiana, Florida, and 1 more
Recent reviews
Dr. Terrell is outstanding and has truly helped me a great deal.
More about Johnnie
- 45 years' experience
- Male
- Psychologist
I am a licensed psychologist in Indiana, Kentucky, and Florida. I have 38 years of experience in working with individuals and families. During my career, I have been the director of hospital units and operated private practices in three states. I have experience in working with individuals from basically all walks of life. I have assisted individuals who have struggled with depression, anxiety, grief and loss issues, trauma, career issues, OCD, ADHD, emotional abuse, and a variety of other trying and difficult life challenges. I have found that life is sometimes very tough and challenging no matter who we are or where we are on life’s journey.
The core of my therapy style consists of two combined words: “grace/acceptance.” I believe that everyone deserves to be treated with the utmost kindness, acceptance, and care by someone who is safe. My life goal, not only as a psychologist but also as a human being, is to treat every person with grace and kindness. A huge aspect of my style is patience and listening. From a clinical standpoint, I would probably best be described as interpersonal and compassionate in approach. I also use cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive strategies and thoughts to assist in the therapeutic process. Additionally, I incorporate a host of other thoughts and strategies that I have gleaned from both secular and non-secular writers over the years. My goal is always to treat everyone as a person with differing needs, thoughts, feelings, goals, and struggles. I do not believe that one technique, strategy, or approach fits all. I am constantly learning and trying to improve so that I can better myself and others. My approach is as a professional and human who has experienced a host of challenges and struggles himself. My thrust is to help each person realize that there is hope, even if they currently feel hopeless and at wits end.
Again, all of these techniques are woven into a package that I like to term as a grace (favoring whether one believes that they deserve it or not) or acceptance-oriented approach.
For many individuals, it is difficult to step out and seek help; and I understand that, because I am human and have practiced in the field of psychology for more than three decades. I think that the question that often comes to our minds as we take such a risk has to do with safety, that is, will the person I talk to be safe and not judge, criticize, or think poorly of me. My goal initially is to answer that question and continue to answer it via my behaviors and comments with, “No, I will strive to make this a safe and beneficial experience for you. I will treat you with acceptance and grace in the same way that I want to be treated.”
Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you. If not, please continue to search for someone that you believe can be of help to you. If you are struggling, please don’t go it alone!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Forgiveness
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual assault and abuse
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942493168.
- Psychologist · Indiana · 20042036A · Expires August 2026
- Psychologist · Florida · PY 10787 · Expires May 2026
- Psychologist · Kentucky · 130424 · Expires August 2027
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Terrell is a very professional and knowledgeable therapist. He’s helped me through a few of the obstacles in my life, and I’m sure he’ll help me through the rest. Highly recommend.
Dr. Terrell is outstanding and has truly helped me a great deal.
Just started. Seems good initially. Confident all will work out well. Think it's a little early for a review request. Only had one session.
Dr. Terrell is outstanding.
Dr. Terrell is very kind and helpful, and seems to always have the right questions or thoughts to get me thinking.
Talking with Dr.Terrell changed my life he showed me it was ok to love myself again and I couldn’t be more thankful
I love working with John! He has definitely been a source of inspiration for me to better myself and heal. I have a long journey ahead but he is always there when I need him!
Doc Terrell is an amazing soul!
He’s the best. We connected immediately and I feel supported and know that he has my best interest in mind with the advice he shares.
Very easy to discuss things, and he listens.
Feeling like I finally have someone to talk to and believe me.
Dr. Terrell is an amazing soul! Great at his job, and always on point w advice.
Dr Terrell provides a well balanced approach to actively listening and providing thoughtful insight using clinical/spiritual aspects to his counselling.
Johnnie is the best. Compassionate, very pertinent life experience. Cannot recommend him enough
Dr. Terrell has been a great help. He listens and checks in on me weekly. He has also helped take the emotional labor away from finding an appointment, booking, etc. When we were paired through BetterHelp, he reached out when I didn’t make an appointment. None of the times listed worked but he made an appointment to fit my schedule. He’s been honest, caring, and helpful in managing my grief, stress, and anxiety. I’m so glad I made the choice to try BetterHelp.
The best therapist I’ve had, he is very thorough and listens intently and has great wisdom and empathy. Definitely recommend dr Terrell.
Dr. Terrell is down to earth, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. I not only enjoy our sessions I look forward to them. I’m only a few meetings he has given me tools to make the changes I’m looking for as well as noticing things I’ve never noticed about myself.
Dr. Terrell listens with intently and provides a refreshing perspective to your situation in a way that shines a positive light! I’m so thankful to have him as my therapist!:)
Very good
Dr. Terrell is wonderful. Very caring and understanding!
Dr. Terrell has encouraged and facilitated my impatience with myself and to work on the underlying issues which are coming to fruition. I’m grateful for him
Dr John is an amazing therapist and I’ve been able to be completely honest with him since day one without ever feeling judged out chats have truly changed my life for the better
John is very good at listening and giving feedback and he definitely cares about people.
Johnnie has a heart for helping others. Of all my therapists over the years, he's the most compassionate that I've encountered. So thankful I stumbled onto him
Dr. Terrell is very knowledgeable and an expert on many topics. His approach is kind and understanding. He provides strategies and resources to help move you forward in your journey, at your own pace.
Doc is amazing!!!!
My meetings with Dr. Terrell have been nothing short of life changing. I was in a difficult period in my life when we started our sessions and since then my life has gotten incrementally better week by week. I would highly recommend anybody to give therapy a shot. Life can be painful but if you have the right tools to deal with that pain then it makes it a lot more manageable. Dr. Terrell has introduced me to those tools. I look forward to our meetings every week.
I made a mistake on one question, gave a low rating mid-clicked. Dr. Terrell is the best therapist I have ever had!
Dr Terrell is extremely resourceful, knowledgeable and easy to communicate with. He is genuine and makes a huge effort to find the right approach, always offers different perspectives and advice, but also leaves a lot of space for one to find their own inner therapist through these sessions. He has helped me tremendously, I could not recommend him enough.
He listens! He allows you to be yourself and God allows him to encourage me during these tragic events I have face.Thank you!
He’s awesome.
Dr Terrell has created excellent rapport and has built safe environment for me to share all my thoughts. He is always understanding, non judgemental and caring
Dr. Terrell is very knowledgeable and experienced and is willing and able to tailor therapy based on the needs of his patient.
Dr. Terrell is an amazing person whom has guided me through past trauma and allowed me to reclaim parts of my mental health I thought were gone. Thanks Doc!
Well educated and very thoughtful
The best therapist out there. He really listens to everything you share with no judgement. I really enjoy our sessions and I wasn’t even a big fan of therapy before.
Dr. Terrell is the best therapist ever.
Dr. Terrell is awesome!!!
Dr Terrell has helped me reclaim my mental health and well-being and rediscover what happiness is. He is supremely compassionate, non-judgemental, supportive and encouraging at all times. I cannot thank Betterhelp and Dr Terrell enough for the vast difference therapy has made in my life. I am able to approach a wide variety of situations with the confidence that I can email un-ruffled and emotionally in the driver's seat.
Dr Terrell has helped me more than any other therapist I have seen in the past. He is a good listener, doesn’t make me feel like I’m stupid and explains things well. It was really important for me to find a Christian therapist and Dr Terrell has the right balance for me here too. Thank you Dr Terrell you are truly more special than you know.
He is very attentive and truly creates a safe space. He is not only willing to stick to therapy session but also checks in with you regularly outside those sessions. And those have helped so much. I am greatful that I was connected with him.
Dr Terrell has helped me in so many ways and it truly has changed my life
My first Therapist, helped me out tremendously when I felt I was at my very end. He helped me recover from pains I knew the cause of but couldn't find a solution.
Very positive experience whenever I meet with Dr. Terrell. He provides biblical based advice in a calming manor.
Dr. Terrell has a beacon of light during a time of transition and emotional turmoil for me. His kindness and innate goodness imbue every session with a warmth and sense of being cared for. This has been my most positive experience with therapy to date and I’m so grateful to have his support at this pivotal and delicate time in my life.
I feel Dr. Terrell has already made an impact on my life. He has given me so many tools and strategies and I am truly grateful! I have already recommended betterhelp and Dr. Terrell to someone!
In such a short time I feel like he has provided practical strategies and take a functional approach to therapy. He is very compassionate
It’s a privilege and pleasure to work with Dr Terrell. He provides such great insights and questions to trigger thoughts and conversation. I didn’t know what to expect when I started with BetterHelp, but I’m so happy I did
Capable listener who empathizes and relates to where you are in your journey. Love the counseling sessions. Gaining great insights.
In only a couple of sessions, Dr. Terrell has helped me see things from a wonderfully different perspective that soothed my psyche.
Dr. Terrell was compassionate and understood my feelings. He was able to make suggestions to help me improve. I look forward to our next session.
Really feel like this therapy and Doctor will help me through my crisis
Dr.Terrell is a great therapist. He really knows what he is talking about and shares his own experiences to help you with dealing with yours.
Has been a great experience working with Dr Terrell very much appreciated his insight
Great first impressions. I look forward to our sessions. He introduces me to great lessons.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell speak?
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell have?
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell has 45 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell licensed to practice?
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell is licensed to practice in Indiana, Florida, and Kentucky.
Does Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell offer?
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell?
Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Johnnie (John) Terrell?
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