John Bazan , LCSW

John Bazan is a non-binary Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with 10 years of experience providing individual counseling. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training in assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic intervention. Over the past decade, John has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and relationship struggles, as well as issues related to gender, sexuality, and LGBT concerns.

John also brings experience supporting clients with ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger and self-esteem challenges, and the complexities of non-traditional relationship structures such as polyamory. Additional focus areas include BDSM and kink-aware care, substance use and recovery, HIV/AIDS-related concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, and multicultural or identity-based stressors. He integrates evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and mindfulness-based practices to tailor care to each person's needs.

John approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, honoring clients' resilience and belief in their ability to shape life narratives. He aims to collaborate with each person to build practical coping skills and support meaningful change, recognizing that reaching out for help is an important and courageous step.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John Bazan commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in clinical work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility, helping people move toward meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people coping with intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods to fit cultural context and life circumstances so that treatment feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier around work, family, and other commitments, and allow continuity of care across locations. Working remotely with licensed professionals can support consistent progress while accommodating individual communication styles and access needs.