John Self, LPC
Texas · 30 years in practice
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LPC, Texas
- 72206 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1891120440 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About John
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. He approaches work with a straightforward belief that clients know their own stories and have strengths to build on.
Seeking help can feel hard, and he offers steady support as people take steps toward change. Over a long career he has helped people facing grief, trauma, and motivation or self-esteem challenges.
Background and approach
He has also worked with issues around intimacy, parenting, sleep, and career transitions. Much of his background includes supporting people impacted by substance use and the process of recovery. His practice draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
He uses these methods to help people notice and shift patterns of feeling, thinking, and behavior that cause distress. Sessions are collaborative and focused on concrete changes the client wants to make. John emphasizes practical skills such as coping strategies, relaxation, mindfulness, and homework between sessions.
He aims to strengthen communication and attachment patterns that affect close relationships. Work can include short exercises, guided imagery, or skill-building tailored to each person. Clients can expect clear, direct conversation about goals and progress.
The work is paced to each person’s needs and preferences. John accepts clients from Texas and internationally and conducts sessions in English.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches John names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How emotion work and skills translate to online therapy
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand and change the way they respond to strong feelings in relationships and personal challenges. It focuses on identifying emotions, making them clearer, and using that awareness to change interaction patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and to choose actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses exercises to test and change those patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress is made.
Online work makes these methods accessible in flexible ways. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging support short coaching, practice between sessions, or ongoing check-ins when typing is more convenient. These options help fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on emotional change and practical skills.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does John commonly help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting strain, anger, career changes, and trauma-related problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and direct. He blends emotion-focused work with practical skills like mindfulness, relaxation, and homework exercises.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 30 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with people facing addiction, trauma, and life transitions.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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