John Engebretson is a licensed professional counselor who brings 20 years of experience to his practice in Colorado.
01About John
John Engebretson is a licensed professional counselor who brings 20 years of experience to his practice in Colorado. He offers a calm, direct style and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He aims to treat each person with respect and sensitivity while avoiding stigmatizing labels.
He commonly helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, and sleep problems. He also supports people facing relationship struggles, grief, trauma and abuse, and major life changes like career transitions.
Background and approach
Additional interests include aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver strain, and intellectual disability. In sessions he blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. That means conversations start where the person is, then use clear strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and build motivation for change.
He adapts tools to each person’s needs instead of using one fixed method. John’s background includes long experience in community-based settings across multiple states. He draws on that variety when helping people manage co-occurring issues such as mood symptoms alongside substance use or caregiving stress.
He keeps plans focused and actionable so progress can be tracked. People who prefer online options can connect through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. John works in English and accepts international clients, offering flexible session formats to fit different schedules.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.1200023 · expires September 2026
- LPC (Colorado)
- License 0004641 · expires August 2027
- LCPC (Montana)
- License BBH-LCPC-LIC-1108 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1821129230 · 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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Methods John names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- 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
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
John uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy as core tools in online sessions. Client-centered work means conversations start by listening to the person’s experience and priorities, then shaping goals together. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try techniques that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That way the approach stays practical and responsive to changing needs.
Online therapy offers real flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let the therapist and client see facial cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text-based messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, tracking progress between sessions, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to keep continuity when plans change.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleep problems, grief, trauma and relationship and family issues. Additional focuses include aging concerns, autism and caregiver stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are warm and interactive with a focus on practical steps. He blends client-centered conversation with structured tools to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has two decades of counseling experience, mostly in community-based settings across multiple states. That background informs flexible approaches for complex or co-occurring problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Colorado. The profile lists Colorado as his primary location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Language support is available in English only.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Choose the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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