- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness exercises
About John
John Howard is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with three years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, family conflict, and issues with self-esteem and motivation. John focuses on practical steps people can use to manage hard moments and make clearer decisions.
He uses direct conversation to identify what is getting in the way day to day. Sessions often look at thoughts, behaviors, and small changes that lead to different results. John draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions.
Client-Centered Therapy is part of his approach, which means conversations start from the client’s perspective and priorities. He also brings mindfulness exercises into sessions to help people notice stress reactions and ground themselves in difficult moments. These methods are used together rather than as one single technique.
John aims to help people improve communication, reduce isolation, and handle workplace pressure more effectively. He also supports people working through guilt, shame, impulsivity, and questions about sexuality or life purpose. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among his focus areas when social situations and speaking up feel especially hard.
His work is practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on skills people can use between sessions. People should expect clear discussion about goals and steps to try outside of appointments.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy begins by placing the client’s concerns and priorities at the center of conversations. The therapist listens for the person’s goals and adapts session topics to what matters most. This approach is useful when someone wants to lead the focus and set the pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical for anxiety, workplace stress, and social fears because it breaks issues into concrete steps and experiments to try between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills focus on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills can help when strong emotions or impulsivity make social situations hard to manage.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. John will collaborate with the client to figure out which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in and adjusting methods as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making scheduling during a break at work more feasible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep conversations focused on skills, communication practice, and steps to try between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions combine Client-Centered conversation with CBT and DBT-informed skills and mindfulness practices to address thoughts, behaviors, and strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
John has three years of professional experience as an LMFT practicing in California.
What credential and location should I expect?
He holds the LMFT credential and works in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.