John Self, LPC
Texas · 30 years in practice
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience practicing in Texas.
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 with 30 years of experience practicing in Texas. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He emphasizes working alongside each person to build strengths and find practical ways forward.
He believes clients are the experts in their own stories and aims to create a respectful, collaborative space. Sessions center on clear goals, coping skills, and practical steps that fit day-to-day life.
Background and approach
He often uses techniques that help with emotional regulation, motivation, and self-esteem. Over his career he has supported people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship strain. He also helps with parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, anger, and career-related stress.
His background includes long-term work with adults and adolescents addressing trauma and recovery needs. In sessions he mixes gentle questioning with hands-on skill building. This can include relaxation practices, mindfulness, guided imagery, and homework to practice new habits between meetings.
He aims to help clients notice what works and adjust approaches when needed. John values honest collaboration. He works at a pace chosen with each client and focuses on measurable progress.
People who want practical strategies alongside reflective work often find his style useful.
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
- Jungian Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- 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 his approaches translate to online therapy
John uses Jungian-informed ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as part of his work. Jungian ideas look at personal stories, symbols, and life themes to help people understand patterns and meaning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choosing actions that match personal values to move forward.He treats the choice of approach as a collaborative process. Together the client and therapist decide which methods fit the person's needs, goals, and comfort level. That means trying practical skills, reflective exercises, or a mix until a helpful path emerges.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets people work face to face and practice interactive exercises. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging can support brief check-ins, processing between sessions, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options help fit therapy into work, family life, or different time zones.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, parenting and career challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining reflective conversation with skills practice like relaxation, mindfulness, and homework to try between meetings.
What experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience and many years supporting people coping with addiction, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices in Texas.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
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.
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