LPC
John Douglass, LPC
- Experience20 years
- LocationAlabama
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About John
John Douglass is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of clinical experience.
Background and approach
He focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, family conflicts, LGBT issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. His practice also addresses related themes such as attachment and abandonment, blended family dynamics, communication and commitment problems, caregiver stress, and isolation or loneliness.
John practices in a client-centered, collaborative manner that places the person at the center of the therapeutic relationship. He works to help clients identify and clarify emotions and the behaviors those emotions produce, aiming to create clearer focus on what to work on and to increase the client's capacity for change.
His background includes a Bachelor’s from the University of Alabama and a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by 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 pursued additional training in trauma-focused interventions, trauma-informed care, and adoption competency. John welcomes conversations about growth and change and offers a range of therapeutic approaches to fit individual needs.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
John draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds shape current reactions and connection difficulties. This approach can be useful for relationship tensions, attachment issues, and intimacy-related concerns.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training and emotion regulation strategies to help manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness; it is often helpful for stress, anxiety, and problems with emotional reactivity. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships to foster stronger bonds and clearer communication.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may integrate elements from different approaches to find the best fit over time. This collaborative effort helps shape a plan that feels practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit counseling into a busy life or to access care from other locations. These formats support ongoing collaboration and skill-building while allowing clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable and useful for their progress.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Alabama
Languages
English
What John can help with
John Douglass works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues.
John works with adolescents, young adults, families, and couples.
How John approaches therapy
John's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
Experience and training
John is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Alabama, with 20 years of clinical experience.