Frankye Johnson , LCSW, LMFT

Frankye Johnson is a licensed clinician in Indiana with four decades of professional clinical experience supporting adults through life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds LCSW and LMFT credentials - LCSW indicates she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LMFT denotes a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and brings that combined perspective to work with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship and family issues, and coping with major life changes.

Her practice focuses on adults over 25 who are ready to engage in the steps needed to create meaningful change. She works collaboratively to help clients build motivation, strengthen coping skills, and address patterns that undermine confidence or connection. Her approach is grounded in respect and openness, creating space for clients to express thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

Frankye has a particular interest in working with Black/African American clients and appreciates the ways culture and identity shape life experience and treatment goals. She encourages the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients as they take that first step toward the changes they seek.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Frankye uses client-centered therapy to place the client's perspective at the heart of the work - the therapist offers empathy, active listening, and support while the client leads the process of exploring values, goals, and emotions. This approach often helps with self-esteem, grief, and building stronger relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, and it can be helpful for managing anxiety, stress, and depression by teaching tools to reframe thoughts and change responses.

Motivational Interviewing is another tool Frankye brings to sessions to help clients clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment to goals. It is especially useful when someone is weighing options or seeking momentum to make life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Frankye works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexible scheduling and easier access for busy lives. These formats allow adults to attend sessions from home or work, keep continuity during transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.