John Anderson, LPC

John Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with two decades of experience. He focuses on practical steps that help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. His approach is straightforward and calm, aimed at meeting people where they are.

He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. He also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to build on strengths and set small, manageable goals. Sessions are conversational and focused on what will make life easier day to day.

John has worked in community mental health settings and has supported adults and teens with a wide range of concerns. He has particular experience with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, financial worries, and challenges tied to military service. He also helps with common struggles like isolation, guilt, midlife questions, and navigating divorce or separation.

In the room he keeps a relaxed, easygoing tone. He invites people to name their priorities and tries to turn those priorities into small experiments between sessions. The emphasis is on practical tools you can try quickly, then adjust if they don't fit.

Many people come with immediate problems that need short-term focus, while others want to explore deeper patterns over time. John aims to match the work to each person's goals and pace, offering structure but leaving room for the client's voice to guide progress.

How John applies CBT and solution-focused work online

John often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ideas to help people notice thoughts that get in the way and try different behaviors to see what works. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and anger because it breaks problems into obvious patterns you can change step by step.

He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify strengths and build small, practical goals. That approach is helpful when someone wants quick, concrete changes or clear steps to try between sessions. Together these methods keep sessions action-oriented and tied to daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. John works collaboratively to figure out what fits each person's needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress or challenges arise.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video is good for face-to-face interaction and teaching tools, phone calls use less bandwidth, and live chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or days when typing feels easier. These formats aim to increase flexibility so therapy can fit work, caregiving, and travel schedules.