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John Cloud, LCSW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About John

John Cloud is an Oklahoma-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who uses evidence-informed therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. He emphasizes LGBTQ-affirming care and supports clients working through challenges such as self-esteem, communication difficulties, social anxiety, isolation, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

His practice integrates practical skills with reflective exploration to promote meaningful change. With four years of clinical experience, he draws on modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

He addresses a wide range of concerns including grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood topics, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, as well as additional focuses such as body image, co-morbidity, substance use, and life purpose.

John aims to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where people can develop coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and move toward goals at a sustainable pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your life

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility, helping people move toward meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and patterns, which can be particularly useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed over time and helps improve how people connect and communicate in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. John works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adjusts techniques and pacing so therapy feels like a good fit rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. That collaborative stance helps clients experiment with strategies and refine what works for them over time.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to choose the format that feels most comfortable. These options support continuity of care across changing schedules and locations while allowing therapists to use ACT, CBT, and attachment work in ways that translate well to remote formats.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, ADHD, and many related areas like body image and life purpose.
What is John’s therapeutic style?
His style blends acceptance-based approaches, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment work, and client-centered principles to balance practical skills with exploration of meaning and values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
John has four years of professional experience as a licensed clinician in Oklahoma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Oklahoma under the license OK LCSW 20866.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
John provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English