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Dr. John Jones

IL Psychologist 071002712

Dr. John Jones, IL Psychologist 071002712

Practical psychotherapy with a focus on recovery

Licensed in Illinois
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About John

Dr. John Jones helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life changes. He is a psychologist licensed in Illinois with 20 years of experience. He talks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

He combines several approaches to fit each person. Sessions include straightforward skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attention to personal values from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and a client-centered stance that follows the person's lead. He also uses hypnotherapy when appropriate and offers coaching for career or life-purpose questions.

When addiction is the concern he offers clinical assessments, harm-reduction planning, psychotherapy, and support-group integration. He works with substance use and process addictions such as gambling or problematic internet use. He emphasizes education so people understand their options and the reasons behind treatment choices.

Dr. Jones personalizes plans to the situation and goals at hand. He balances short-term problem solving with longer-term work around meaning and values. Many clients leave with concrete coping tools, relapse-prevention steps, or a clear next phase of recovery.

He provides sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to accommodate different schedules. People who want to begin are guided through a short questionnaire and scheduling step to match with him and set up ongoing sessions.

Approaches you can use online

Dr. Jones commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and building practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic, mood disorders, and workplace stress. ACT helps people clarify personal values, accept difficult emotions, and take action toward a meaningful life when dealing with grief, addiction recovery, or life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means sessions can shift between skill building, values work, or client-led conversation depending on progress and preference.

Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets you practice skills face to face, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat works for quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and recovery routines while keeping treatment focused on usable strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and grief, ADHD, parenting concerns, anger, career problems, and life-purpose questions.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His approach is person-centered and values-based with practical, solution-focused work. He blends CBT skills, ACT principles, and client-centered listening to create usable tools.

How long has he practiced?

He has two decades of clinical experience, offering assessment, psychotherapy, harm-reduction planning, and recovery-focused work.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a licensed psychologist in Illinois (IL Psychologist 071002712) and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Drug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

License and registration

Psychologist, Illinois
071002712
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1316712300

As listed on the therapist's professional profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

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