John Funk , LCSW

John Funk is a licensed social worker who has practiced under the highest social work credential in both New Mexico and Texas. He has held that top-level license for 20 years in New Mexico and for 13 years in Texas, and he is credentialed as an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, which denotes advanced training and clinical practice in social work.

He brings focused experience helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, PTSD, OCD, panic, and phobias. His work centers on helping clients articulate their thoughts and feelings and on developing practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

John strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where individuals can share difficult material without fear of criticism. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms the steps people take to reach out for support, meeting them with empathy and steady clinical guidance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John Funk integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his online practice. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and responses in current relationships and can help with issues like abandonment, trust, and intimacy difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own experience and pace, providing empathic listening and support to explore personal goals and self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, offering practical strategies for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and panic.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions and adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with John includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments, and they allow continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals like John use these formats to deliver meaningful, goal-oriented therapy that fits into everyday life.