John Self, LPC

John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for common struggles such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges. John aims to support people who want clearer direction and more calm in daily life.

He approaches work in a collaborative way, treating each person as the expert on their own story. Sessions emphasize skills people can use between appointments, like coping strategies, relaxation techniques, and simple behavioral changes. Homework and practice are often part of the plan so progress carries into real life.

John draws on several well-known approaches, including cognitive behavioral methods that look at thoughts and actions, acceptance and commitment ideas that help clarify values, and attachment-focused work that examines close relationships. He also uses client-centered listening to create space for people to be heard and understood.

Over his career he has assisted people dealing with grief, addiction recovery, trauma, self-esteem struggles, parenting stress, sleep problems, anger, career transitions, and long-term mood conditions. He combines practical skills with an emphasis on each person’s strengths and goals.

Sessions are designed to move at the client’s pace. John aims to help people build routines and tools that reduce distress and increase functioning. He offers straightforward guidance and steady support while encouraging clients to try small, manageable steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

John often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change thinking patterns and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. CBT focuses on practical steps and experiments you can try between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

He also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action even when uncomfortable feelings appear. Attachment-based work looks at how close relationships shape emotions and coping, and it can be useful for intimacy, trust, and communication challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. John will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past, then suggest a plan that combines approaches if that makes sense. He encourages clients to give feedback so the work stays aligned with their needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video offers face-to-face interaction for skills practice and connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, thought records, or coaching-style support between scheduled sessions, making care more flexible for busy routines.