LPC
John Swearengin, LPC
- Experience40 years
- LocationArizona
- Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About John
John Swearengin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with four decades of clinical experience.
Background and approach
He has spent his career supporting people through a wide range of challenges including addictions, trauma and abuse, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, and everyday concerns like stress, anxiety, self-esteem, career problems, and ADHD. His background also encompasses family and relationship difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, and caregiving stress.
He approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances rather than applying one-size-fits-all methods. John uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to address motivation, coping with life changes, and patterns that interfere with wellbeing.
He emphasizes empowerment and practical support, aiming to help people take the courageous first steps toward meaningful change. Clients can expect a collaborative, tailored process where goals are defined together and strategies are adapted over time.
John’s long experience informs a calm, steady presence in sessions and a focus on building skills and resilience for real-world challenges.
Practical Approaches and Online Access to Care
John commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, stress, and mood instability, making it useful for concerns such as depression, ADHD-related challenges, and addictions. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective, offering empathy and support while allowing the individual to guide the pace and goals of treatment.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. John will work with each person to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, adjusting strategies over time so the plan stays relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for talking through sensitive topics with a licensed professional.
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Experience
40+ years
Licensed
Arizona
Languages
English
What John can help with
John Swearengin works with clients on addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes.
John works with clients coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, motivation, and self esteem.
How John approaches therapy
John's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Somatic Therapy.
Experience and training
John is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona, with 40 years of clinical experience.