John Backfisch is a licensed professional counselor working in Missouri with four years of clinical experience.
01About John
John Backfisch is a licensed professional counselor working in Missouri with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people reduce stress and anxiety, manage anger, and build self-esteem. He aims to meet each person where they are and provide steady, respectful support.
He often helps people who are struggling with relationship concerns and communication problems. He also addresses control issues, forgiveness, men's issues, social anxiety, and phobia-related worries.
Background and approach
Sessions are shaped around the practical problems the client brings to the room. In conversation he uses a straightforward, down-to-earth style. He listens first, then suggests simple steps a person can try between meetings.
The plan is adjusted as progress is made and new priorities appear. He describes treatment as a collaborative process. People who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or beaten down by recurring patterns of thought and behavior may find this approach useful.
He focuses on small, doable changes that add up over time. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make that step clearer and less intimidating. He works to create an atmosphere of respect and compassion so people can talk honestly and practice new ways of handling stress and relationships.
02Credentials
- LPC (Missouri)
- License 2022034386 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1144903535 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Men's issues
- Social anxiety and phobia
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04Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in plain language. One approach focuses on practical skill building - teaching small, repeatable skills for managing stress, anxiety, and anger. These skills are practiced in-session and as brief exercises between meetings to build confidence and momentum. Another approach emphasizes communication work - identifying unhelpful interaction patterns and trying different ways of speaking and listening to improve relationships and reduce conflict.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and priorities, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to find methods that fit temperament, lifestyle, and what a person wants to achieve.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and feel more like face-to-face work. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, practicing new skills during the week, or when someone prefers typed communication. These formats make scheduling easier and let people fit counseling around work, school, and family life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger, and relationship problems. He also focuses on communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, men's issues, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is straightforward and collaborative. He listens first, then suggests practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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