About John
John Burkin provides straightforward, goal-focused help for adults who are feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or unsure about their identity. He works with people who want clear tools and a direct style rather than vague talk. His approach suits those ready to set goals and try practical strategies in session.
He started in community mental health 17 years ago, helping people with severe psychiatric illness and substance use recover some stability.
How John works
That early work taught him patience and how to listen when someone’s thoughts and fears feel overwhelming. Over time he learned which techniques actually help day-to-day functioning and which do not. He aims to make the first session low-pressure and transparent.
He tells new clients that scheduling a session is not a commitment to continue, and he invites honest feedback about fit. He uses a straightforward tone, occasional humor, and asks clients to be active in the process rather than only venting. Main areas of focus include stress, anxiety, sleep problems, self-esteem, depression, and questions about sexuality.
He also has experience with veteran and armed forces issues, mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic, sex addiction, and multicultural issues. Goals are agreed on together and revisited as progress is made. His practice draws on solution-focused methods and cognitive behavioral therapy to build practical skills.
Sessions often include mindfulness and motivational techniques to support change. He offers services in English and German and works with adults ages 18 and older in Louisiana.
John lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What John works with
The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Sleeping disorders
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Training and background
| Registers | LCPC, LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 17 |
| Languages | English, German |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Louisiana |
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Approaches that fit into online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence to change behavior and mood. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and obsessive thoughts. DBT, dialectical behavior therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and reduce reactive behavior. Mindfulness therapy encourages present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce rumination and increase calm.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick techniques that match the person's goals, preferences, and what actually helps during sessions. That choice can change over time as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone works well for brief check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text can support quick coaching, homework check-ins, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options aim to make consistent care more accessible and flexible for different schedules and situations.
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