- Acceptance and Commitment
- Cognitive Behavioral
- Gottman concepts
About John
John Kleber is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Illinois with six years of clinical experience. He works with concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, and depression, and lists social anxiety among the specific challenges he addresses.
He has a long history working with young people and adults in different settings. Since 2008 he has supported preteens and teens in treatment centers, schools, and community programs, and later provided outpatient counseling for individuals and couples.
In practice he helps people manage anger and behavioral concerns, symptoms of ADHD, and trauma-related struggles. He also sees clients dealing with OCD, personality-related difficulties, and the pressures that come with competitive sport. Athletic experience informs how he talks about stress, pressure, and grief with clients who have competed at different levels.
John uses approaches drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and applies these to anxiety, OCD, depression, and personality challenges. He also draws on concepts from the Gottman Method when working with couples and can include Christian faith in sessions if a client wants that included.
Conversations in sessions are practical and focused on what feels most useful day to day. He helps clients notice how they relate to painful thoughts and feelings, practice small changes in behavior, and choose actions that matter to them. The aim is clearer next steps and more workable routines rather than quick fixes.
How therapeutic methods translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts without getting pushed around by them and choose actions that reflect their values. It is often used for anxiety, OCD, and struggles where avoidance makes life smaller. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thinking and practicing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust strategies as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them keep consistent appointments and practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can help plan practical follow-up tasks that work with everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression, including social anxiety and OCD.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and applies them to day-to-day problems and patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
John has six years of experience as an LCPC and prior work since 2008 supporting young people in schools and treatment settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an IL LCPC practicing in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.