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John Self

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John Self, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Texas / 72206
  • NPI1891120440
  • Experience30 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationTexas

About

  • CBT methods
  • ACT strategies
  • Skills training

About John

John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 30 years of professional experience. He works with adults on common problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. He also addresses relationship concerns, grief and loss, self-esteem, motivation, and addiction-related issues.

John approaches therapy as a practical collaboration. He treats clients as the expert on their lives and helps them build on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady progress rather than vague promises.

Over three decades he has worked extensively with people affected by addiction and by trauma. He uses a range of techniques to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. That includes skills training for coping, relaxation practices, and structured homework to reinforce change between sessions.

His work draws on several clinical models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy. He also integrates attachment-based ideas to help with relationship patterns and bonding concerns.

Practical skills are a recurring theme in sessions. Clients can expect guided breathing and relaxation, problem-solving tools, and strategies for managing strong feelings. John often sets short exercises to practice new behaviors in everyday life.

He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches used and how online sessions work

John commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that match their values. CBT looks at unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches practical steps to change thoughts and behavior.

He also draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. That can be useful for people who notice repeated patterns in how they respond to closeness or conflict. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; he will work with clients to figure out what fits their goals and preferences.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, let someone use a shorter check-in during a work break, or avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-focused work to online sessions so clients can practice skills and try homework between meetings.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and grief issues, plus addiction and trauma-related concerns.

How would he describe his therapy style?

He practices a practical, goal-focused approach that builds on a client’s strengths and uses skills practice and homework.

How much experience does he have?

He has 30 years of professional work experience in counseling and related practice.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and works from that state.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

He accepts international clients and provides services in English.

What session formats does he offer?

Specific session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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