Johnnie Ezell - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

30 years experience

About Johnnie Ezell

I’m a licensed therapist practicing in Arkansas and Missouri with extensive experience supporting adults through life’s most challenging transitions. My work focuses on helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and self-esteem concerns, as well as addiction-related struggles and their underlying causes.

I specialize in addressing social anxiety, phobias, guilt, shame, and forgiveness work. I’m particularly skilled in supporting clients with mood disorders, midlife transitions, seasonal affective patterns, and process addictions. I also have deep experience working with military veterans and older adults, as well as those navigating codependency and control issues.

My approach is grounded in genuine respect for each person’s values and worldview. I believe in meeting clients where they are—without judgment—and creating space for honest exploration of what’s holding them back. I draw on evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs and circumstances.

Whether you’re facing a specific life challenge or seeking deeper self-understanding, I’m here to support your journey toward greater peace and authenticity. I’m honored to walk alongside you in this process.

Licenses

LPC

P8611021

LPC

2021010667

Professional experience

Addictions
Depression
Grief
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Codependency
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

14 Reviews

“Listens to me and offers practical advice in a no nonsense manner”

“He’s very nice, listens and, respectful. He’s good at finding the root of the problem.”

“I really enjoy my sessions with Johnny! He has great insights and is laid back which is just what I was looking for”

“The help Johnnie is providing me is really assist me in managing a tough time in my life”

“A thoughtful soul who listens well. Very encouraging, and not afraid to bounce his own lived experience into the conversation.”

“Very responsive and caring therapist!”

“Mr. Johnny is a great therapist and I really enjoy our conversations and his input when I have need of assistance or when I am needing direction.”

“He is a great source of wisdom and derstanding and a lot of great humor too.”

“Mr. Ezell is a very empathetic counselor who holds space for his clients.”

“Johnnie listens and understands well. He helps me to see different perspectives.”

“I like John. He fits my style of conversation. He listens well and offers sufficient feedback. From day one, he offered information that was applicable to my situation.”

“Johnnie consistently brings a unique, down-to-earth perspective to our sessions that helps me see the bigger picture. I really appreciate how he challenges my assumptions in a non-confrontational way and prompts me to think in ways I hadn't before. With his guidance, I have come head-to-head with some truths about myself that I was previously repressing and/or avoiding for a significant part of my life, and I feel like I always walk away from our sessions with something valuable to think about and act on before the next. In the turbulent seas of life, my time spent with Johnnie is like a placid, tranquil lake, and when my sessions with him come to an end I will most certainly look back on them fondly.”

“John is a wonderful therapist with many years of experience and insight. He seems to take a very humanistic approach to counseling and treats me as an individual. He expresses empathy and compassion, and I feel heard and supported by him.”

“This man has been a blessing to my life. We have only talked a couple times, but his perspective and overall warmth is just so special. He is very qualified and he helps me feel more confident in my in day- to- day choices. 10/10 would recommend him to anyone.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.