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Jo Ann Farmer

Experienced LPC offering compassionate, practical care

LPC Georgia

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jo

Jo Ann Farmer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 19 years of experience in behavioral health. She shifted into counseling after receiving professional support during a difficult period in her own life, and that personal experience informs a compassionate, service-oriented practice.

Background and approach

Her work has included helping people cope with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, addictions, and the challenges of life transitions. Her style is personable and interactive, emphasizing empathy, practical guidance, and collaboration.

Jo Ann draws on several evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy, adapting techniques to each person’s needs and readiness to engage. She has particular experience with trauma and abuse, survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, divorce and family separation, and blended family conflicts.

Jo Ann incorporates her values into her work and offers emotional support, listening, and problem-solving skills to help clients pursue meaningful change. She practices from Georgia, works with clients in English, and accepts international clients, providing sessions that align with individual preferences and circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jo Ann frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy, and she also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when helpful. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, listening, and creating a supportive space so clients can explore their own solutions. DBT offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative part of the process. Jo Ann works with each client to assess goals, preferences, and what feels most workable in their life, adjusting techniques as treatment unfolds to ensure the approach fits the client's needs.

Online therapy with Jo Ann is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and allow consistent work from different locations. These formats provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or travel while allowing practical therapeutic work using the methods above with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Jo Ann works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach is personable and interactive, blending empathy with practical strategies from client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, and solution-focused frameworks to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience in the behavioral health field and has worked with survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, family separation, and related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with licence GA LPC LPC003983.
Can clients who live outside the United States work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who live outside Georgia.
Which session formats are available for online work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English