John Uriarte, LCSW

John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. He has practiced clinical social work since 1987 and brings decades of experience to each session. He listens first and helps people who are ready to make changes in their lives.

John draws on straightforward, practical methods. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other approaches to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps people can take between visits.

He has an extended background working with military members and veterans, including time counseling soldiers and their families both during and after service. That work shaped his ability to help with trauma, grief, and major life transitions. He also supports people coping with stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue.

John helps people facing relationship strain, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and family conflict. He also addresses sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and changes such as divorce or midlife transitions. He uses an adaptable style to match each person’s needs.

People can expect a calm, listening approach that combines practical tools with attention to personal values. John offers experience navigating trauma and change while keeping the focus on clear, doable steps forward.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thinking that increase distress and to test new, more helpful behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and stress-related issues. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward those values even when hard feelings are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adapt methods as needed. This is a collaborative process where techniques are chosen to match what a person needs and wants to try.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions, phone sessions can fit a break during a busy day or require less bandwidth, live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to schedule care around work, family, or other obligations.