- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About John
John Crusius is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, real-world help for stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, and life transitions. He also supports people dealing with grief, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, and issues around intimacy and self-worth.
He works in a straightforward, client-centered way. Sessions start by listening to what matters to the client and then match tools to those goals.
Background and approach
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also brings mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation and focus. Over a decade in practice has shaped his flexible style.
He adapts methods like solution-focused work and motivational interviewing to fit each person’s pace. He often helps people who feel stuck after loss, job change, or major life decisions find clearer direction again. Clients can expect a mix of short-term problem solving and deeper exploration when needed.
Practical skills, such as coping strategies for anxiety, sleep routines, or ways to manage impulses, are paired with conversations about purpose and values. He is comfortable addressing complicated areas like addiction, codependency, fatherhood issues, and forgiveness. John encourages meditation and simple mindfulness habits for those who want them.
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. The first step is a brief questionnaire to match goals and schedule a session.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches John lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
John often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or impulsive behavior. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts and teaches practical skills to test new behaviors and improve mood.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and building a trusting conversation. This approach helps clients feel heard and guides decisions about goals and next steps based on their values and experiences.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clear. Sessions can include skill building, reflective conversation, and homework tailored to real life.
Online formats make this work more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and exercises. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or motion makes video difficult and for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief ongoing support between sessions and can help maintain momentum or practice new skills day to day.
These options let clients fit therapy around work, caregiving, and travel while keeping continuity of care with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John focus on?
He addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, anger, grief, and parenting-related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is client-centered and practical, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to match individual needs.
What is his professional background?
John has 12 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach in independent practice and contract roles, helping people through major life changes and emotional challenges.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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