John Cloud, LCSW
Therapist in Oklahoma
John Cloud is a licensed clinical social worker who offers supportive therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma.
- Licensed inOklahoma
- License20866
- NPI 1003568692
- Experience4+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About John
John Cloud is a licensed clinical social worker who offers supportive therapy for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. He provides LGBTQ+ affirming care and focuses on helping people manage relationship strain, grief, and major life changes. John practices in Oklahoma and speaks English.
He uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships and emotional patterns. That viewpoint is paired with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and take values-based action.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on skills you can use between meetings. John keeps sessions collaborative and centered on the individual. He listens for patterns of shame, guilt, or avoidance and helps people experiment with new ways of relating to themselves and others.
Practical topics he often addresses include communication problems, coping with addiction, and rebuilding self-esteem. His background includes work with men, veterans, and first responder concerns, along with experience supporting people dealing with fatherhood issues and family stress. That experience informs his attention to real-world pressures like career strain, caregiving, and burnout.
People come for help with intimacy-related issues, body image, ADHD, and finding life purpose. John aims to make therapy a place to repair painful patterns, develop clearer goals, and practice small changes that add up over time.
Credentials
- LCSW (Oklahoma)
- License 20866 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1003568692 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches John names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment-informed and action-focused online therapy
John mixes attachment-based ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches. Attachment-based work looks at how past bonds shape current relationship patterns and emotional reactions, which can help with intimacy, trust, and communication struggles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to take steps that match their values, a fit for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person's experience, using empathy and open listening to help clarify goals and build motivation.Finding the right approach is often part of early sessions. The therapist will work together with the client to choose techniques that match goals, whether that means more skills practice from ACT and CBT or deeper attachment-focused exploration. This collaborative process allows adjustments as needs and preferences become clearer.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support brief check-ins or steady support between longer meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities while keeping a consistent course of care.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and related issues such as body image, parenting, and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is collaborative and practical, combining attachment-informed listening with skill work from ACT and CBT to help people change habits and move toward values-based goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
John has four years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with adults on concerns like substance use, first responder stress, and family challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
John provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability and is managed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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