John Crusius, LPC

John Crusius is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Texas with 12 years of clinical and coaching experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, ADHD, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues around meaning and life change.

John describes himself as someone who shifted careers later in life to counseling after a personal search for purpose. He draws on that experience when people come after a major loss, job change, or breakup and feel adrift or empty. He also hears regular concerns tied to grief, substance use, sleep problems, anger, and career crossroads.

His approach is practical and conversational. He starts by listening and learning what matters to each person. He then uses methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, existential questions, and solution-focused strategies to shape sessions around clear goals.

Sessions may include skill practice, brief experiments between meetings, and mindfulness or meditation when the client is open to it. He notes that some people seek coaching-style support while others want traditional therapy, and he adjusts his help accordingly.

John emphasizes clear, down-to-earth work rather than labels. He says people often reach out because a life event made them re-evaluate priorities, and together they look for practical steps to reduce distress and rebuild direction. The initial meeting typically focuses on what the person most wants to change and what a useful first step would be.

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