John Self , LPC

John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas - TX LPC 72206 - with 30 years of professional experience. He provides mental health counseling for individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children ages 7 to 10, drawing on decades of work with people navigating major life transitions and persistent challenges.

His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, self-esteem and motivation, substance use and addictions, trauma and PTSD, depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting and caregiver stress, intimacy and sleeping issues, anger, and career-related challenges. He also works with attachment and abandonment issues, blended family situations, codependency, and other complex conditions that affect daily functioning and wellbeing.

John approaches therapy from a strengths-based, collaborative perspective, affirming that each person is the expert of their own story. He integrates multiple therapeutic methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Gestalt techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. In sessions he emphasizes practical tools - coping skills, relaxation and mindfulness practices, guided imagery, homework assignments, and parenting skill development - to support durable change and greater life satisfaction.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with John Self

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often helpful for anxiety, stress, life transitions, and situations where motivation and direction are goals.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and bonding that shape relationships. It helps clients address attachment concerns, improve communication and intimacy, and heal from relational trauma or early attachment wounds.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact, and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and responses. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and many everyday challenges that interfere with functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John Self works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes or travel, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.