About John
John Saunders helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, or struggles with addiction. He introduces a calm, nonjudgmental presence so people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. John uses straightforward language and focuses on what people want to change now.
He draws on 12 years of clinical work as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC in New York. That experience includes supporting people after trauma and abuse and helping those who face chronic illness, caregiving challenges, or end-of-life concerns.
How John works
He also addresses issues tied to adoption and foster care, abandonment, attachment, and family of origin problems. Sessions often center on practical steps and clear goals. John combines client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral work to spot unhelpful thinking patterns.
He uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment to change. People can expect a collaborative pace. John helps set achievable targets, revisits progress, and adjusts strategies when something is not working.
He focuses on small, concrete changes that build confidence and reduce daily overwhelm. His approach suits someone who wants a direct, caring counselor who listens first and then offers specific techniques for coping and problem solving. John works with each person to find the right balance between practical tools and supportive conversation.
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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.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It gives space for people to describe what matters most and guides the counselor to follow the client's lead. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical steps to change behaviors and ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is a team process. The therapist will work together with the client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is assessed and priorities shift.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using several formats: video calls for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions when video is not needed, live chat for short check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter or more frequent contacts when helpful, and reduce the need to travel to an office.
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