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Online therapist

John Self

Calm guidance for family and life challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
30 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About John

John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three decades of experience. He focuses on practical help for common and painful life problems. He listens, offers clear tools, and supports people who want change.

Seeking therapy takes courage, and he aims to make those first steps easier for clients. He takes a person-focused approach and treats each person as the expert on their life. Sessions combine listening with hands-on techniques like relaxation, mindfulness, and coping skills.

Background and approach

Homework is used to build new habits between sessions. John has long experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and relationship struggles. He also addresses parenting and family challenges and helps with self-esteem and motivation.

His background includes substantial work with substance use and trauma recovery. Therapy draws from several evidence-based methods. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

He employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and increase psychological flexibility. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Client-Centered techniques to keep the work collaborative and respectful. Sessions may include skill practice, guided imagery, role play, or focused conversation depending on the goal.

John’s way is practical and steady. He aims to help people manage symptoms, handle life changes, and build the daily skills they need to feel more capable.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by shifting focus from symptom control to meaningful living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy makes these approaches easier to access. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to meet when life is busy or travel is difficult. These formats allow regular check-ins, skill practice between sessions, and easier scheduling for people with work or family commitments.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family problems, self esteem and life transitions among others.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. He listens, teaches coping skills, and uses homework to help people practice between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of professional experience and many years working with substance use and trauma recovery.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas under TX LPC 72206 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
30 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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