- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About John
John Sundeen is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with six years of experience. He reads each person's situation without judgment and helps them find practical steps forward. He emphasizes strengths and respects the client's own knowledge of their life.
He focuses on parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Sessions aim to uncover small, manageable changes that fit daily routines.
Background and approach
Conversations move from identifying problems to testing what works in real life. His style is direct and warm. He listens first, then offers tools from different approaches such as cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based methods.
Mindfulness techniques and person-centered listening are used to slow things down and notice what matters most. Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting. The therapist helps people try new behaviors, reflect on results, and adjust plans as needed.
He frames setbacks as information rather than failure. Work with him is practical and down-to-earth. Parents often find concrete strategies for managing stress, changing difficult patterns, and improving communication.
The aim is clearer choices and more confidence in day-to-day 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
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-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.
How his approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach is useful for parenting stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to change mood and daily routines. It is practical for depression, anxiety, and issues like ADHD. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to describe their story and discover their own solutions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He works together with clients to identify goals and preferences, then adjusts methods over time. Sessions often combine listening, behavioral experiments, mindfulness exercises, and simple homework to see what fits each person's life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues during conversations. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing coaching-style contact between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy parenting schedules and other obligations.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with parenting concerns and a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship concerns, and ADHD.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and strengths-focused. He listens first, then offers practical tools and exercises to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with people on parenting issues and other life challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices with a California location noted in his profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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