I am licensed in Alaska with 40 years of professional work experience, both working with individuals myself and training and supervising other clinicians. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, & intimacy related issues. I also have experience working with depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
AK LCSW CSWS381
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He’s been amazing! I feel very comfortable talking with him about things going on in my life. He listens and responds in ways that make you think but you never feel judged. I’m looking forward to more sessions.
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I like him he is very up front if thats what you need/ want and seems to listen about whats going on. Very open and understanding I will be getting to know him better as time goes on highly recommend
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
John has been an amazing help! He listens to my problems and gives me things to work on, strongly recommend!
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd