- Client-centered approach
- Practical tools
- Collaborative planning
About John
John Engebretson is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience. He practices from Colorado and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship problems, and other life challenges. John approaches counseling with warmth and respect, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where people feel heard.
He uses a mix of client-centered listening and practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients change unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing tools are added when people want help finding reasons and momentum for change. Mindfulness and existential ideas also shape conversations about meaning and daily habits.
John has spent much of his career in community-based settings, so he is used to helping people with a wide range of problems. That includes parenting and career struggles, impulse-control issues, trauma and abuse, autism spectrum concerns, and codependency themes. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on what will help each person move forward.
Sessions are conversational and interactive. John listens first, then works with each person to set short-term goals and practical steps. He adapts pace and tools to fit what someone needs right now.
People who want support making changes, improving relationships, or coping with grief or life transitions may find a straightforward, empathetic approach in his work. To begin, clients answer a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
John blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral work to help people change thinking and behavior patterns. Client-centered Therapy focuses on open listening and empathy to help clients feel understood and to guide their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and routines with practical steps and exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and impulsive actions.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their reasons for change and build momentum. These methods are described and tried collaboratively so the client and therapist can decide what fits best. John will talk through goals, try approaches, and adjust based on how things are going.
Online therapy can make regular sessions easier to fit into life. Because session formats are not listed in his biography, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find remote or flexible scheduling helps keep momentum, allows brief check-ins when needed, and reduces travel time. Licensed professionals can use focused exercises, worksheets, and conversational tools that work well in an online setting, all tailored to the client's goals and day-to-day routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Colorado, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting and career challenges, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is warm and interactive. He listens first, then uses client-centered listening along with practical CBT and motivational techniques.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has more than 20 years of counseling experience, mainly in community-based settings, working with a broad range of concerns from impulse-control and substance issues to autism spectrum and caregiver stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Colorado.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients able to work with him?
He accepts international clients, though clients should confirm any region-specific details before scheduling.
How does billing or cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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