- Anxiety relief
- Relationship help
- Codependency support
About John
John Kleber, LCPC, offers practical, goal-focused therapy grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He draws on years of experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or relationship strain. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to each person and build small, manageable steps forward.
He has worked in treatment centers, schools, and outpatient settings since 2008 and brings six years as a licensed clinical professional counselor to his current practice. That background means he is familiar with common pressures like stress, caregiving demands, and changes after separation or loss.
John often helps people dealing with codependency, communication problems, and patterns that cause repeated relational conflict. He also supports those facing emptiness, guilt, isolation, or struggles tied to fatherhood and men’s issues. Conversations focus on everyday choices and clearer thinking rather than jargon.
In practice he uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice painful thoughts without being driven by them, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He has worked with anxiety, OCD, personality struggles, and grief, and adapts methods to each person’s situation.
John is comfortable incorporating a person’s Christian faith when requested. He encourages a steady, collaborative pace so clients feel understood while trying new ways to cope and relate.
To begin, he asks people to reflect on short-term goals and the practical steps they can try between sessions.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It focuses on identifying personal values and taking small steps toward those values, which can reduce avoidance and rigid patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. These methods are often used for anxiety, depression, OCD, and patterns like avoidance or dependency.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean trying an exercise for a few weeks and adjusting based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm how sessions are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work, school, or caregiving schedules, and they can make shorter check-ins or focused skill practices more practical. Online work also allows consistent continuation after moves or schedule changes. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and in-session practices to the settings that suit each person best.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and relationship problems, and often helps with codependency and communication issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are straightforward and practical, using exercises and talk to clarify goals and try small changes between visits.
What is his professional background?
He has worked in treatment centers, schools, and outpatient settings since 2008 and has six years as a licensed clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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