John Self , LPC

John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience supporting adults, adolescents, couples, families, and children. He draws on a broad background in treating stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, and issues related to relationships, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions. John emphasizes the client as the expert in their own life and seeks to build on each person’s existing strengths to help them move through challenges toward greater functioning and fulfillment.

Over the course of his career he has worked extensively with those affected by substance use and with people recovering from traumatic experiences, and he brings that depth of experience to other concerns such as parenting, career changes, intimacy issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver stress. His practice includes work with attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, communication and commitment difficulties, and a range of mood and behavior concerns across the lifespan.

Therapeutic work with John integrates practical skills and reflective approaches - from cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based strategies to client-centered and dialectical methods - paired with mindfulness, guided imagery, coping skill development, and homework to reinforce change. He offers structured support for meeting goals while honoring each client’s values and pace of progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with John Self

John Self uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life. ACT focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while increasing engagement in behaviors that align with personal priorities, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in relationships and early bonding experiences. This approach helps people understand how attachment styles influence communication, intimacy, and trust, and supports work on relationship and family concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and John Self takes a collaborative stance. He works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy options include video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from a distance and to continue care during life changes, travel, or when in-person visits are impractical.