- Years in practice
- 30
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About John
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 30 years of experience. He focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. He emphasizes practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable.
He works from the belief that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work. Sessions aim to build motivation, confidence, and coping skills. The tone is collaborative - the client sets goals and the therapist helps map the path toward them.
Background and approach
John draws on a mix of strategies such as cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance-based ideas, and attachment-focused work. He uses relaxation, mindfulness, guided imagery, and homework to reinforce skills between sessions. These tools are chosen to match what a person wants to change and how they prefer to work.
Over three decades he has supported people dealing with addiction, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and sleep problems, among other concerns. He also addresses parenting-related questions and relationship and intimacy difficulties in sessions. The focus is on concrete steps people can try right away.
His approach balances practical coping techniques with attention to underlying patterns in relationships and behavior. Sessions aim to leave people with clearer options, manageable practices to use daily, and a sense of forward movement. He frames therapy as teamwork toward a more satisfying, resilient life.
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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on learning to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide action. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for stress, mood, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and supports building healthier ways of relating and feeling supported.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill-focused CBT exercise for a few weeks, then shifting to values-based ACT techniques or attachment work as needed.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people see facial cues and have longer discussions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging can support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing skill practice between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different life rhythms.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting questions, addiction, trauma and many life adjustments.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He combines skill-building exercises with reflective work to support concrete change.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 30 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns including addiction and trauma.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and operates from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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