The son of a military officer, John has spent a considerable portion of his life living abroad, acquiring Spanish as a second language in the process. He also has a keen interest in multiculturalism and history, earning his first master’s degree in history from Texas Christian University, where he completed thesis work in Native American studies. John has well over 20 years of experience in education, teaching on both the secondary and elementary level, with several years as a bilingual (Spanish) teacher. He has occasionally conducted history classes at Tarrant County College, and has also facilitated online classes in history, counseling, teacher education, and bilingual educational programming with the University of Phoenix Online.
John completed his counselor education with the University of North Texas, earning a master’s degree that included practicum work with Spanish – speaking clients at Family Service’s Northside clinic. He broke into the field of counseling as a school counselor, but has also earned his licensure as a professional counselor (LPC). He has LPC experience with a wide diversity of clients, including depression, anxiety, marriage counseling, divorce complications, grief, personality disorder, and substance abuse. He is a fully trained Becoming A Love And Logic Parent Facilitator, with extensive experience in conducting parenting classes. He follows an eclectic approach to counseling, incorporating Gestalt, Person – Centered, Adlerian, and Behaviorist Learning Theory techniques into his overall style as a therapist. He is a firm believer in being as solution – focused as possible when working with a client. He is a member of the Texas Counseling Association and currently a retired therapist conducting a private practice.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Divorce and separation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Immigration Issues, Isolation / loneliness, Military and Veterans Issues, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 17980