John Self, LPC
Therapist in Texas
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience in Texas.
- License 72206 · Texas Expires December 2027
- NPI 1891120440 · national registry
- Experience and languages 30+ years in practice English
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About John
John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 30 years of experience in Texas. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and low self-esteem. He tells clients they are the experts in their own lives and offers steady support as they work toward change.
John emphasizes practical steps. He works with coping skills, relaxation exercises, mindfulness, and guided imagery. He often gives short homework tasks to build new habits outside of sessions.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to boost confidence and motivation so daily life feels more manageable. Much of his career has included helping people recover from addiction and heal from trauma. He helps those facing life transitions such as career changes, separation, or caregiver strain.
He also supports people dealing with chronic pain, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. John uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of him. That includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and the Gottman Method for relationship work.
He collaborates with clients to pick what fits their needs and goals. He offers a straightforward, respectful style aimed at steady progress. Sessions are practical and focused on what the client wants to change.
John works with adults and adolescents and is available to people in Texas and internationally in English.
Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 72206 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1891120440 · national provider identifier
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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
- Gottman Method
- 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
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches John names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches for online sessions and relationship work
John uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside relationship-focused tools. ACT helps people notice tough thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people build safer, more supported ways of relating to others, which can aid intimacy and communication.He also brings the Gottman Method into relationship work to identify interaction patterns and teach concrete skills for better communication and conflict management. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process - the therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as needed to find what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are a good option when visual cues matter and a fuller conversation is needed. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support and flexible, brief contacts between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or travel.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does John help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma, sleep problems, parenting challenges, career transitions, and mood disorders including depression and bipolar concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical with a focus on skills you can use day to day. He blends talk therapy with exercises, relaxation work, mindfulness, and brief homework tasks.
How much experience does he have?
John brings 30 years of professional work experience to his practice, including long-term work with addiction and trauma recovery.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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