About John
John Engebretson is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience. He works from Colorado and offers straightforward, respectful care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and relationship concerns. He uses a client-centered style that focuses on the person, not labels.
Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear goals. He often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused and motivational methods to help people make changes that fit their life.
How John works
John has experience helping people cope with trauma, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, and career transitions. He also supports those managing bipolar symptoms, impulse-control issues, and co-occurring conditions. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, caregiver stress, and intellectual disability.
His work tends to be interactive and collaborative. He listens, reflects, and helps clients try new ways of thinking and behaving. Plans are tailored to personal needs and adjusted as progress is made.
People can expect clear conversations about goals and next steps. John frames therapy as a practical process - small changes that add up. He invites clients to take the first step when they feel ready.
John lists 6 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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LCPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Colorado |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How John’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what is said, and helps identify what the client wants to change or achieve. This approach is useful for people who need a respectful, collaborative space to talk through concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches simple tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is often chosen for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and impulse-control issues because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds commitment for steps like reducing substance use or starting new routines. It pairs well with CBT and client-centered work when motivation is a barrier.
Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods make sense for their goals and situation. Plans are reviewed and adjusted over time so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people read facial cues and have a full conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and use less bandwidth. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins, quick coping strategies, or ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
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