Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Colorado
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people manage strong emotions and life stress. He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. John keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented so people can see what to try between meetings.
He brings 20 years of experience working in community mental health. That experience includes helping adults and teens with trauma, mood concerns, motivation struggles, and confidence issues.
Background and approach
He draws on approaches that teach concrete skills for thinking and behavior. John combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Solution-Focused techniques. That means he helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test small changes that lead to relief.
Sessions often include clear exercises and short-term plans to try between meetings. His style is relaxed and down-to-earth. He encourages people to name their strengths and use them when tackling problems.
John aims to meet people where they are without judgment and to build practical steps toward goals. People who work with him usually focus on daily coping skills, managing strong reactions like anger, improving mood, and problem solving around life transitions. He supports clients as they try new skills and track what helps over time.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches John lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Using CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete changes and quick goal-setting so people notice practical improvements faster.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try approaches that fit the person's needs, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep using and which to change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and fit different daily routines. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction; phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be a quicker check-in; live chat or text messaging can work for brief updates, homework exchanges, or flexible communication between sessions. These options aim to make it easier to practice skills regularly and fit therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about John
What problems does John commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as impulsivity, isolation, and caregiver stress.
What is his therapy style like?
John uses a relaxed, down-to-earth style and focuses on clear skills and short-term steps. Sessions emphasize practical exercises and small changes to test between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience, primarily in community mental health settings supporting adults and teens with a range of concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Colorado as a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.