John Self, LPC
Therapist in Texas
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inTexas
- License72206
- NPI 1891120440
- Experience30+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About John
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical support for everyday struggles like anxiety, stress, relationship strain, grief, and motivation. John centers the work on each person's strengths and priorities to help them move toward clearer goals.
He sees therapy as a collaborative process. Sessions are used to sort through problems, build coping skills, and practice new ways of responding to difficult situations.
Background and approach
John often uses exercises between sessions to help people apply what they learn in real life. Over his career he has worked extensively with people impacted by addiction and by trauma. He combines approaches such as attachment-based ideas, acceptance and commitment techniques, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical behavior tools.
These methods are chosen to match what feels workable for the person in front of him. John emphasizes straightforward, goal-oriented work. That might mean developing routines for sleep, managing anger, rebuilding self-esteem, or making a plan for a major life change.
He aims to make sessions focused and practical while also attending to emotions and relationships. People who prefer a calm, collaborative style may find his approach helpful. He encourages asking questions about how therapy will fit into daily life and what steps will feel most useful.
John helps people set realistic next steps and supports them as they practice those changes.
Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 72206 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1891120440 · 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
- 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
Approaches John names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
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
How attachment work and practical therapies translate online
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early and current relationships shape emotion and behavior. Online sessions can use conversation and exercises to map relationship patterns and practice new ways of connecting and setting boundaries. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts. ACT techniques work well in talk sessions and in short between-session practices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and helps people test new, more helpful responses to stress and mood problems.Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's goals and daily life. Over a few sessions the pair will see which techniques help most and adjust the plan together to focus on what works.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice role plays. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to get support during a busy day or to check in between sessions. These formats allow therapy to fit work, caregiving, travel, and other commitments while still using the same therapeutic tools.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, and mood disorders such as depression and bipolar.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
John takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that combines listening with practical skill building. Sessions often include coping strategies, mindfulness exercises, and homework to try between meetings.
How much experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with adults and adolescents, and many years helping people affected by addiction and trauma.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices in Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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