Therapist profile
John Self, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting skills
- CBT and ACT
About John
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem, motivation, and practical coping skills. He also lists work with addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and ADHD among his long-standing areas of practice.
He emphasizes that clients know their story best and brings a collaborative style to sessions. He encourages small, steady steps and practical strategies that fit daily life. He often uses exercises and homework that people can try between meetings.
Across his career, John has spent significant time supporting people affected by addiction and by traumatic experiences. He describes helping adults and adolescents set clear goals and return to day-to-day functioning. He also notes experience with issues like attachment, self-harm behaviors, and major life transitions.
Therapeutic tools he uses include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. In-session work can include relaxation and mindfulness practices, guided imagery, and skill-building for communication and parenting.
John states he works with individuals, couples, and families and has experience seeing teenagers and children aged 7 to 10. He frames therapy as a practical collaboration aimed at restoring routine, improving coping, and rebuilding confidence.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, while helping people accept difficult thoughts so they interrupt life less. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He aims to collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit current needs and goals. That means trying techniques in-session and adjusting based on what helps most in daily life.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Many of the practices he uses - mindfulness exercises, skill coaching, behavioral experiments, and homework assignments - translate well to remote sessions when the format matches the client’s preferences and schedule.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What sorts of concerns does he address?
He lists stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, parenting, ADHD, and many related issues.
What is his style in sessions?
He works collaboratively and focuses on practical steps. Sessions may include skill practice, relaxation, and homework you can try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of professional experience working with adults and adolescents in a range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile did not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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