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Johnny Cawlfield, LMFT

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Johnny

Johnny Cawlfield is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Oklahoma with 22 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, addictions, trauma and grief, and a range of concerns from sleep and parenting to bipolar disorder and ADHD. Johnny emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and begin practical steps toward change.

His approach blends Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor work to each person’s needs. That mix supports both insight into internal parts and patterns as well as concrete strategies for coping and problem solving.

Johnny also addresses attachment, adoption and foster care issues, communication struggles, substance concerns, and other family-of-origin dynamics as part of a broad, systems-aware practice. New clients can expect a collaborative style that values courage and clarity in taking the first steps.

He accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

How thoughtful approaches meet online therapy



Internal Family Systems helps clients notice and relate to different parts of themselves - for example protective or vulnerable parts - so people can reduce internal conflict and build self-led choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear, immediate goals and small actionable steps to move forward and measure progress over time.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative exploration. The therapist will work with the client to select methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily life, adjusting techniques as the work unfolds rather than sticking rigidly to a single model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and circumstances. Those options allow continuity of care across locations and can make it easier to maintain momentum between sessions while still receiving support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Johnny commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, addictions, trauma and grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with related topics like abandonment and attachment issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style and approach?
He combines Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to blend exploration of internal parts with practical coping strategies and goal-oriented problem solving.
What is his professional background?
Johnny has 22 years of professional work experience in therapy, bringing long-term clinical exposure to family systems and individual concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Oklahoma with the credential OK LMFT LMFT00848.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions with people in other countries when arrangements and licensing permit.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflicts

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English