John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of experience.
01About John
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of experience. He focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship challenges. He aims to help clients find clearer direction and build everyday coping skills.
He approaches work with respect for each person's story and strengths. Over three decades he has helped people manage motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He has substantial experience supporting those affected by trauma and substance use.
Background and approach
His approach treats problems as things people can learn to handle rather than fixed traits. Sessions emphasize small steps that add up to real change. In the room he uses straightforward tools like thought work, skill-building, and mindfulness exercises.
He also draws on attachment-focused ideas to improve close relationships and on acceptance-based tools to handle painful feelings without getting stuck. Practical homework and skill practice between sessions are common parts of his work. He works with a wide range of concerns including parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
He also addresses complex situations such as chronic medical conditions, blended family adjustments, and co-occurring difficulties. The focus is on what matters to the client and useful next steps. Sessions can include short-term plans or longer work depending on goals.
He meets people where they are and helps them set concrete goals. The tone is down-to-earth and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on collaboration and steady progress.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 72206 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1891120440 · 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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods John names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-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
Approaches that guide online work
John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, which can help with intimacy and relationship difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another method he uses to teach people how to live with difficult feelings while moving toward valued goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works together with each person to choose techniques that match their goals and day-to-day life. That collaborative process means plans will shift as needs and preferences become clearer over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls let people use body language and tone, phone sessions can fit brief check-ins or lower bandwidth needs, live chat is useful for shorter exchanges, and messaging supports ongoing, between-session contact. These options help people fit counseling into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping the focus on real skills and steady progress.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting concerns, ADHD, and other life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that focuses on skills, small steps, and practical changes. Sessions often include thought work, mindfulness, and homework to practice new skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of professional experience working with adults and adolescents on a wide range of mental health and addiction concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials in Texas and practices from that region.
Can I work with him if I'm outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the U.S.; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
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 then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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