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John Douglass, LPC

Experienced Alabama counselor for relationships and trauma
  • Trauma and anxiety
  • Couples and families
  • LGBTQ competent care

About John Douglass

John Douglass is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with two decades of clinical experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families. He draws on a broad clinical background that includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alabama, a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a two-year residency in Pastoral Marriage and Family Therapy focused on premarital couples, married couples, and family work.

He takes a client-directed, client-centered approach that places the person seeking help at the core of the therapeutic process. In practice he helps people sort through emotional patterns and behavioral responses so they can identify what matters most and take practical steps toward change. He emphasizes clear identification and articulation of emotions and the behaviors those emotions produce, which supports meaningful, targeted work on areas of concern.

Throughout his career he has supported individuals and couples through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and blended family challenges, and matters related to identity and self-esteem, including work with LGBTQ individuals and couples. His recent professional development includes training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, and adoptions competency, all of which inform his work with attachment and family-related challenges.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Also Specializes In

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)SexualitySmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does John Douglass have?

John Douglass has 20 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families in a variety of clinical settings.

Is John Douglass a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are AL LPC LPC02930.

In which languages does John Douglass provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is John Douglass located?

He is located in Alabama.

How can I work with John Douglass as my therapist?

You can work with John Douglass through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does John Douglass work with international clients?

Yes, John Douglass works with international clients.

How much does therapy with John Douglass cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Healing and Relationship Work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns formed in early relationships and how they influence current connections. It helps people and couples understand trust, closeness, and abandonment concerns so they can build more secure, satisfying relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance that places the client's goals and lived experience at the forefront. This approach supports people coping with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions by encouraging personal insight and self-directed growth.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It can be especially useful when emotional regulation and communication are barriers to relationship or daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. John Douglass collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different formats, and access licensed professionals and therapists from wherever is most convenient.

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