- Addictions help
- CBT and solution focus
- Career and self esteem
About John
He often works with people affected by drug and alcohol addiction and those supporting someone in active addiction. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking patterns and identify concrete next steps.
In the room he listens to the facts of a person’s life and helps turn those facts into workable plans. Conversations can include strategies for quitting smoking or vaping, managing impulsivity, or reducing problematic behaviors like gambling or compulsive exercise. He also addresses feelings tied to guilt, shame, and fatherhood roles.
John’s background includes work in residential care settings and outpatient treatment centers. That experience informs an approach that aims to be direct and activity-focused, with practical exercises between sessions when useful. He believes clients bring knowledge about their own lives and that therapy is a collaborative effort.
People considering therapy are asked to use the site’s matching process to schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and international clients may be served. Confirm current session formats before booking.
License and NPI on record
- LPC
- Missouri · 2015040237
- NPI
- 1912560582
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
How his main approaches operate in online sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and practicing specific techniques to change them. It is often used for depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and habits related to addiction.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and on building practical steps toward a client’s goals. It suits people who want quick, concrete actions to test between sessions and to measure progress over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from both approaches or adjusting the pace and focus over several sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these formats to help people sustain regular work on goals while balancing daily responsibilities.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He supports people dealing with addictions, relationship problems, low self-esteem, career doubts, and depression. Additional topics include codependency, fatherhood issues, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical, solution-focused work to identify small changes and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts that keep someone stuck.
What is his professional background?
He has 12 years of experience and has worked in residential care facilities and outpatient treatment centers. That background shapes a practical, action-oriented style.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in Missouri. His practice and listed work experience are located in Missouri.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Good to know
Therapists listed here offer talking therapy online. It is not career, financial or medical advice, and no therapist can promise a particular result.
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