John Self, LPC

John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, addiction, and major life changes. John emphasizes clients' own strengths and supports practical steps toward clearer goals.

He favors plain, straightforward work in sessions. That can include relaxation practices, mindfulness, guided imagery, and homework to build coping skills. He also uses communication and parenting strategies when those are part of the problem.

Over three decades he has spent substantial time helping people affected by addiction and trauma. He describes the client as the expert of their story and focuses on collaboration rather than directive fixes. Sessions aim to address what is interfering with daily functioning and motivation.

John draws on several therapy methods to meet different needs. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered approaches. He mixes these tools to match what each person says they want to change.

For someone in their twenties facing work, study, relationship, or identity pressures, he offers practical strategies and short exercises to practice between sessions. He helps people talk through goals, manage mood and sleep, handle relationship strain, and set boundaries around work and caregiving demands.

Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions