John Burkin offers straightforward, goal-focused support for adults who are feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed.
01About John
John Burkin offers straightforward, goal-focused support for adults who are feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed. He meets people where they are and helps them set practical goals they can act on between sessions. John expects collaboration and clear effort from clients who want to see real change.
He began working in community mental health 17 years ago, helping people with severe psychiatric conditions and those recovering from substance use. That early work shaped his ability to listen carefully and adapt his approach to each person.
Background and approach
Over time he learned which strategies help with intrusive thoughts, panic, and mood swings. John builds a direct but warm atmosphere in sessions. He invites honesty about difficult topics, including sexuality and substance use, and uses some humor to ease hard conversations.
He asks clients to push back if the fit isn’t right and to treat therapy as active work rather than venting alone. His practice emphasizes goal-setting and practical skills rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. He also integrates mindfulness and techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful.
Clients who do well with him tend to be present-focused and willing to practice new ways of coping. John holds NV LCPC and NM LPCC credentials and works with adults in Louisiana. He conducts sessions in English and German and offers several remote formats to fit different schedules and needs.
02Credentials
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 7441 · expires June 2026
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH10655 · expires March 2027
- LPCC (New Mexico)
- License CCMH0192341 · expires September 2027
- LCPC (Nevada)
- License CP3264-R · expires January 2028
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701012168 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1770979791 · 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
- LGBT
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods John names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods John names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic Tools for Online Work
John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT teaches concrete steps for reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and lifting low mood. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT tools help when feelings are intense or when panic and obsessive thinking get in the way of daily life.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Plans can be adjusted over time based on what is working and what is not, so clients help shape the path forward.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video lets people work face to face from different locations, phone calls use less bandwidth, live chat can be useful for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist address?
The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, sleep problems, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional work includes OCD, panic, mood disorders, sexual issues, multicultural issues, and veteran-related matters.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, emphasizing goal-setting and skill practice. The approach is direct, uses some humor, and asks clients to actively try new coping strategies between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 17 years of experience, including community mental health work with people living with severe psychiatric conditions and those recovering from substance use.
What credentials and location are listed?
Credentials are NV LCPC and NM LPCC. The therapist is based in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported and is international care offered?
Sessions are offered in English and German. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can occur by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.
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