About John
John Sundeen is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of clinical experience. He practices in California and focuses on helping people with parenting concerns and depression among other life stresses. He meets people where they are and views each person as the expert on their own story.
John emphasizes practical, straightforward work. He listens first and then helps clients identify strengths they can use to move forward.
How John works
He treats anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD in an individualized way. His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on real problems and small, doable steps.
He uses approaches that help people notice thoughts and values, build new skills, and make choices that fit their goals. John draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy alongside mindfulness and existential ideas. These methods inform how he helps people shift unhelpful patterns, clarify what matters, and act on those values.
People who want a practical, supportive counselor often find his approach fits. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes. To begin, a simple matching process connects potential clients to his practice.
John lists 7 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
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
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Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 6 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then move toward actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and getting through life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to change feelings and outcomes, which often helps with stress, anxiety, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the persons experience, using empathy and active listening to help clarify goals and build confidence.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting as progress and feedback indicate.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make counseling more flexible. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break during a busy day or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, reminders, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep regular appointments and work on goals without long commutes.
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