Therapist profile
John Flowers, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Self-Esteem
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701006760
- NPI1821360405
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About John
John Flowers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 13 years of experience. He focuses on anger, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and coaching. He also addresses related areas such as communication problems, control issues, and workplace struggles.
He uses clear, practical conversations to help people notice patterns that lead to anger or frustration. Sessions often look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and explore small, manageable changes. Motivational interviewing strategies are used to clarify goals and build momentum when people feel stuck.
John draws on solution-focused techniques to identify what’s working and expand on it. That can mean setting brief, concrete goals you can try between sessions. He combines that with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop different responses to stressors.
Over his career he has worked with people dealing with divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, money and financial strain, and questions about life purpose. He also supports men facing transitions and young adults navigating early career and relationship challenges.
Sessions are straightforward and action-oriented. The emphasis is on practical skills to manage anger, improve communication, and rebuild confidence. To begin, follow the online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How John Uses His Approaches Online
John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thought patterns that fuel anger and frustration. CBT work typically involves noting automatic thoughts, testing them, and practicing different behavioral responses to stressful situations.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients find reasons to change and build motivation. That approach is conversational and works well when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about making changes. Solution-Focused Therapy appears in sessions as concrete goal-setting and quick experiments to see what helps most in day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan over time. The focus is on practical steps and shared decision-making rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and to fit therapy into everyday life without forcing major schedule changes.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He lists anger, self-esteem, workplace issues, and coping with life changes among his main concerns. He also works on communication problems and control issues that often relate to anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, action-focused conversations that blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. The approach emphasizes clear goals and small steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional work experience in counseling. That experience includes work with career concerns, divorce and separation, and young adult issues.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia. His practice is listed as being located in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform details for the current pricing structure.
How do I get started with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the scheduling steps.
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