- Anxiety and panic
- Grief and loss
- CBT and mindfulness
About John
John Walker is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with ten years of counseling experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life-coaching concerns. Social anxiety and phobia is listed among his focus areas.
He came to counseling after personal loss and returned to graduate school in his early fifties. That experience shaped his interest in grief and loss work and motivates his work with people dealing with bereavement. He also draws on experience helping people affected by substance misuse and the impact it has on relationships.
In sessions he uses straightforward, practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior and try different responses. Client-Centered methods prioritize the client's perspective and pace. He also integrates elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness to manage strong emotions and build skills.
For anxiety and panic concerns he focuses on clear steps people can practice between sessions. With addictions he combines behavioral strategies with support that respects Twelve Step work when clients find that helpful. For grief he offers a space to tell what happened and to make sense of what comes next.
He works in English and is based in Texas. International clients are not accepted. Before booking, visitors are asked to confirm current session formats and scheduling options.
How John integrates approaches for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective. The therapist listens carefully, follows the client's pace, and supports decisions the client makes. This approach helps when someone needs time to talk through feelings and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and homework to try new responses, which can help with anxiety, panic, and low mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk about the options and help figure out which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision is made together and can change as work progresses.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break or to avoid travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or video work when practicing social skills is useful. Ask about the session length and any preparatory steps when scheduling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and life coaching issues, with additional focus on social anxiety and phobia and panic concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines Client-Centered listening with practical CBT techniques and elements of DBT and mindfulness to manage intense feelings and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of counseling experience and shifted into the profession after returning to graduate school in his early fifties following personal bereavement.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.