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John Walker, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About John

John Walker offers therapy for people coping with grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and stress. He draws on personal experience of loss that prompted a return to graduate school and a career in counseling, which gives him a lived perspective on bereavement and recovery.

Background and approach

His work also includes coaching around life purpose and addressing communication problems, guilt and shame, panic attacks, and social anxiety. With ten years in practice as an LPC, he blends evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person's needs.

His approach incorporates Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive and behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and elements from solution-focused and dialectical behavior frameworks. He also integrates Twelve Step ideas when working with substance use concerns, pairing them with CBT tools to address patterns that affect both clients and their relationships.

John practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English. He emphasizes practical skills and self-understanding, aiming to help clients navigate difficult emotions, rebuild routine after loss, and develop clearer communication and coping strategies.

Prospective clients can expect a collaborative process that honors both personal history and present goals.

Integrating therapy approaches into online care

John often uses Internal Family Systems to help people notice and name different parts of themselves, which can clarify why certain emotions or behaviors arise and support gentler self-leadership. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create an accepting, empathetic environment where clients' experiences shape the pace and focus of work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, providing practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors.

Deciding which approach feels most helpful is part of the therapeutic collaboration. The therapist works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions, adjusting methods as needs evolve and combining elements from different modalities when appropriate.

Online therapy with this clinician is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions, try homework between meetings, and access support from varied locations while working toward concrete coping skills and greater self-awareness.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, and coaching needs, and also focuses on communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, panic attacks, and social anxiety.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions combine person-centered listening with structured techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused approaches to build skills and deepen self-understanding.
How long has he been practicing?
He has ten years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with people on grief, substance use, mood, and anxiety concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LPC and practices in Texas with the license number TX LPC 72759.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to clients within his licensed jurisdiction.
Which session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGuilt and shameLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English