Jo Ann Farmer, LPC

Jo Ann Farmer is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 19 years in behavioral health. She chose this path after receiving counseling during a difficult time in her life and deciding to help others in similar situations. Her work is grounded in a caring, faith-informed perspective, and she aims to offer steady support when people need it most.

Her style is personable and interactive. She listens, asks practical questions, and helps clients identify small steps they can take between sessions. She draws on everyday language and clear tools rather than jargon. Biblical principles inform her approach where clients find that meaningful.

Jo Ann has worked with people who have survived child abuse, trauma, domestic violence, divorce, and family separation. She also has experience addressing addictions, anger, self-esteem, stress, coping with life changes, grief, and ADHD. This background informs how she matches methods to a person’s needs.

She uses several approaches to guide therapy, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and solution-focused work. Jo Ann adapts the mix to what a person can engage with and what fits their goals. Sessions focus on clear, achievable changes and practical coping skills.

Jo Ann practices in Georgia and provides services in English. She welcomes working with international clients as well. Prospective clients should use the provider’s matching process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist mirrors concerns, validates feelings, and encourages people to find their own solutions; this helps with self-esteem, grief, and relationship worries.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses exercises and real-world tasks to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It offers step-by-step techniques for coping with strong feelings and reducing reactive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time in a collaborative way.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who live far from a therapist. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. This helps ensure sessions match a person’s schedule and daily routine.