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Online therapist

John Lemonds

Supportive counselor for life and family changes

Credentials
LPC
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About John

John Lemonds is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 24 years of practice. He focuses on relationship and family concerns, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He aims to make starting therapy feel achievable and practical for people who are nervous about reaching out.

He approaches work with the belief that each person knows their own story best. He looks for strengths a person already has and builds on them.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be collaborative and focused on real steps people can try between meetings. Common issues John helps address include communication problems, caregiver stress, and feelings of isolation or loneliness. He also supports men facing midlife questions and the personal concerns that often come with major life transitions.

His style is straightforward and focused on finding what helps in day-to-day life. Over two decades in practice have given him experience with a wide range of situations. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and plan next steps.

Expect practical tools, paced progress, and a respectful, listening stance. John works in English and provides sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. He uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and pricing varies with location and therapist availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clearer communication. One common approach is problem-focused work that helps identify specific patterns in relationships and family interactions, then tries small changes to see what helps. This approach is useful when communication problems or recurring conflicts are the main concern.

Another approach emphasizes building strengths and improving self esteem through short, actionable exercises. These techniques aim to boost confidence and coping during life transitions or periods of low mood. They tend to be concrete and easy to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. If an initial technique doesn't fit, adjustments are made so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain steady progress when in-person meetings are difficult. The variety of options helps people pick whatever feels most workable for them while continuing to focus on clear, practical steps.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
He works with relationship and family issues, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, isolation or loneliness, men's issues, and midlife crisis.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He takes a strengths-based, collaborative approach that looks for practical steps to try between meetings. Conversations are meant to be straightforward and goal-oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional work experience supporting people with relationship, family, and personal challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Colorado. License details include CO LPC LPC.0012398.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
24 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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