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Online therapist

John Funk

Calm, practical help for stressed parents

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About John

John Funk is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas with 15 years of experience. He uses clear, practical methods to help people cope when stress and worry feel overwhelming. He emphasizes a calm, open tone so parents can talk about hard moments without feeling judged.

He combines attachment-based thinking with cognitive behavioral tools to address relationship strains, anxiety, and mood concerns. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, naming feelings, and trying simple skills that can change daily life.

Background and approach

He also draws on client-centered and emotionally focused approaches when deeper emotional work is needed. Common concerns John helps with include parenting stress, grief, addiction-related struggles, sleep and eating issues, and coping with life changes. He also works with people facing trauma, anger, intimacy problems, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

He pays attention to attachment and communication patterns that affect close relationships. John keeps things straightforward in sessions. He listens first, then suggests small, practical steps to try between meetings.

He aims to make progress feel doable rather than overwhelming for busy families. Therapy with him is available in English and delivered online by phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging. To begin, people follow the site’s sign-up flow and schedule according to availability.

Online approaches that meet families where they are

John blends Attachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how early patterns of connection affect current relationships and parenting. It helps people notice how they respond to close ones and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage day-to-day stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed, keeping the process collaborative and practical.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit busy lives. These formats make it easier to attend from home, coordinate around childcare, and follow up between meetings. The goal is to offer flexible access to the same therapeutic skills and conversations that happen in an office, while fitting therapy into a family's routine.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, parenting stress, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and sleep or eating problems.
What is his style in therapy?
He uses a mix of approaches that are down-to-earth and skills-focused. Sessions often include listening, identifying patterns, and practicing concrete steps between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with clients on emotional, behavioral, and relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the credential LCSW, licensed in Texas under TX LCSW 54267.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is provided by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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