My name is John and I am a licensed professional counselor. I have 20 years of professional work experience. Over that time I have developed skills to help clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, finding motivation, exploring self-worth, recovering from addiction and combating depression.
My methods include Motivational Interviewing, psychodynamics, and person-centered therapy. I often utilize cognitive therapies, especially in their mindfulness-based forms, like ACT and DBT. But everything from simple conversation to behavioral strategies might be used, as long as the methods are suitable to your needs.
Across these last two decades, I have learned that people are fascinatingly different from one another. Yet, almost any one of us can thrive in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Compassionate interaction can result in transformative moments, and to me, those moments are some of the best things in life.
You are worth knowing and worth understanding, and the fact that you want to grow has me interested in you already. I am honored to be part of the change you want to make.
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I don’t have the words to express how grateful I am for John’s experience and encouragement. John is always uplifting and has a great sense of humor. This has been a game changer and has saved my marriage. I cannot thank you enough sir!
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with John for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
John puts me at ease, never pushes and truly listens to our conversations.
Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I had a hard time finding a therapist I connected well with, until I met John! He has a great way of reading body language and asks the questions that help you better understand what the problem is. And is an amazing musician and songwriter! Thanks for the help John!
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
John is insightful and relatable. He really listens to me. His assessments are straight forward, fair, and keep me honest with myself.
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
He gives my emotions and feelings words!
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Love working with John. He is very knowledgeable and understanding of any situation.
Written on Oct 11, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes