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Jo Ann Farmer, LPC

  • Experience19 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jo

Jo Ann Farmer is an LPC with 19 years of experience in behavioral health who shifted into counseling after receiving help during a difficult time in her own life.

Background and approach

She draws on that personal perspective to guide a compassionate, strengths-focused practice and aims to support clients through practical strategies and emotional validation. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and ADHD.

Her style is warm and interactive, centered on listening carefully and partnering with clients to identify realistic steps forward. Jo Ann integrates principles that reflect her values alongside evidence-based techniques when appropriate, choosing from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, and solution-focused interventions to match each person’s needs.

Based in Georgia, she offers services in English and accepts international clients, working to create a collaborative space where people can explore change and build coping skills. With a history of supporting survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, divorce, and family separation, she brings experience addressing complex life transitions and relational conflicts.

Jo Ann emphasizes practical support, empathy, and guided problem solving to help clients move toward greater emotional balance and everyday functioning.

Approaches and online options for practical change



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth; it creates a collaborative space where clients set the pace and areas of focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured strategies, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many daily challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself, and Jo Ann approaches this decision collaboratively. She listens to each person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences, then suggests techniques and a plan tailored to those needs while adjusting over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy with Jo Ann is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for different lifestyles. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use brief check-ins or ongoing conversations as needed while working toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jo Ann commonly help with?
She works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, relationship challenges, parenting problems, trauma and abuse, and ADHD, plus a range of additional focus areas listed in her profile.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is personable and interactive, emphasizing listening, empathy, and collaboration while using practical strategies to support change.
How many years has she practiced?
Jo Ann brings 19 years of experience in behavioral health and counseling to her work with clients.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with the credential GA LPC LPC003983 noted in her profile.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available?
Jo Ann offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on 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

What Jo can help with

Jo Ann Farmer works with clients on stress and anxiety, anger management, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Jo works with survivors of child abuse, trauma, domestic violence, and divorce.

How Jo approaches therapy

Jo's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Jo is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Georgia, with 19 years of clinical experience.