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John Self, LPC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About John

John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He has spent much of his career supporting people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and addiction, and he also works with relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and motivation, parenting challenges, and ADHD-related difficulties.

His approach emphasizes the client’s expertise in their own life and draws on practical skills like relaxation, mindfulness, and coping-strategy development to help people move toward their goals.

John frames therapy as a collaborative process, inviting clients to identify priorities and then tailoring interventions from evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment work, and dialectical skills. He has worked with children, adolescents, couples, and families and incorporates homework, guided imagery, and parenting support when appropriate.

With long experience in addiction and trauma work, he aims to empower clients to reclaim a fuller, more satisfying life while honoring the courage it takes to seek change.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that create a meaningful life while teaching flexible ways to relate to difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through structured exercises and practical homework, which often supports improvement in mood, stress, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, helping clients strengthen bonds and address issues like trust, communication, and intimacy.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapt methods over time so treatment aligns with what’s working and what isn’t. This partnership lets clients try strategies and refine the plan together.

Online therapy using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for scheduling and for maintaining continuity of care during life transitions. These formats make it possible to access a licensed professional from different locations, use brief check-ins or longer sessions as needed, and integrate therapeutic tools and homework into daily life for steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting difficulties, addictions, ADHD, and many related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
John emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered style that blends practical skills training with mindfulness and insight-oriented work to help clients identify goals and develop coping strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 30 years of professional experience, including extensive work with addiction and trauma, and has supported adults, adolescents, couples, and families across that time.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in Texas as LPC with license number TX LPC 72206 and provides services listed for clients in that state.
Does he work with non-U.S. clients or different languages?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients according to the therapist’s practice details.
What session formats are available?
He provides flexible online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English