John Self, LPC

John Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas - license TX LPC 72206 - bringing 30 years of professional experience to his clinical work. He has extensive experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and intimacy concerns, cope with grief and loss, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. He approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own life and that existing strengths can be mobilized to meet current challenges. He sees reaching out for help as an act of courage and aims to support and empower clients as they pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Over the course of his career he has worked with adults and adolescents, offering counseling for individuals, couples, families, teenagers, and children ages 7 to 10. Much of his practice has focused on addiction recovery and trauma healing, and he regularly addresses issues such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, caregiver stress, parenting concerns, and life transitions including career and relationship changes. He uses a holistic mix of methods - including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, client-centered principles, dialectical skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies - to develop practical coping skills, mindfulness and relaxation exercises, guided imagery, and homework tailored to each client.

John Self centers treatment on the client and collaborates to address the problems that interfere with daily functioning, helping people rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships, and move forward after loss or upheaval.