Therapy and Counseling

Therapy and counseling is a process that helps individuals to improve their mental health and well-being. Therapy can be used to treat a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship problems. During therapy, individuals explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to develop coping skills and strategies to manage their symptoms and improve their overall mental health.

Therapy is a collaborative and supportive process that helps individuals to gain insight into their thoughts and feelings and to develop a greater understanding of themselves. The therapy process is tailored to the unique needs and goals of each individual client and can include a range of treatment modalities, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychoanalytic therapy, and other evidence based and individualized clinical interventions. Therapy can help individuals to improve their relationships, to overcome past traumas, and to develop healthier coping mechanisms. By engaging in therapy individuals can gain the tools and support they need to improve their mental health and to lead a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

I had worked with a lot of therapists before. John was the first who felt like he knew what he was doing and had a plan for helping me
— Client

John’s Training in Therapy and Counseling

  • Masters Degree (M.S.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • 40 Hour Certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • 40 Hour Certification in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Board Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC)

  • Highest Level of Clinical Licensure in Illinois (LCPC Lic No: 180012662) and California (LPCC Lic No: 11727)