- Attachment-based methods
- Client-centered work
- DBT skills
About John
John Douglass is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with young adults and others on stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, LGBT issues, intimacy, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
John takes a client-directed approach. He helps people sort through what feels messy so they can see clearer next steps. He asks about feelings and behavior, and then helps name what is happening so a person can choose different responses.
He trained at the University of Alabama for his bachelor's degree and completed a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After graduate school he completed a two-year residency in Pastoral Marriage and Family Therapy where he worked with premarital couples, married couples, and families.
Over his career he has worked with adolescents, young adults, families and couples in a variety of settings. He also has experience with LGBTQ individuals and couples and recent trainings in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral work, trauma-informed care, and adoption competency.
Sessions with him focus on clear, practical conversation about emotions and behavior. He uses approaches that include attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to help people manage intense feelings and improve relationships. If a young adult feels stuck after school, work, or relationship changes, this approach aims to make next steps more visible.
To begin, the site asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Approach and how online sessions work
Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current feelings and closeness. It helps when worry about abandonment, trust, or connection gets in the way of everyday relationships. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what someone says so they can better recognize their own goals and values. This approach suits people who want straightforward conversation and support for making their own choices. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills for managing strong emotions, reducing conflict, and improving communication in relationships.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. John will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as work progresses.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let someone choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera when that helps. Ask about the exact session formats offered before you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
John works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, LGBT topics, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and related family concerns.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-directed style that focuses on naming emotions and linking them to behavior so people can make different choices.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has 20 years of practice experience and has worked with adolescents, young adults, families and couples in varied settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and practices from that location.
Can I have sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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