Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Ohio, Colorado, Montana
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Engebretson is a licensed counselor with two decades of experience helping people manage strong emotions and difficult life changes. He practices from Colorado and uses straightforward, respectful talk to help clients handle stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and addictions. His style is warm and interactive.
He focuses on listening first, then building a plan that fits each person's needs. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-focused so people leave with clear next steps.
Background and approach
John blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches. That means he pays attention to what matters to the client, looks at everyday thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and practices simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity.
Over 20 years he has seen a wide range of concerns, including relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep trouble, parenting strains, and career questions. He has also supported people facing aging and caregiver stress, autism spectrum and intellectual disability issues, and impulse-control or co-occurring conditions. He describes therapy as a collaborative process.
Together with the client he sets realistic goals and adjusts steps along the way. The aim is to build coping skills that work in daily life and reduce the hold of anger, anxiety, or overwhelming stress. John holds LPC and LCPC credentials and offers sessions in English.
He encourages anyone ready to take a step toward change to begin with a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled session.
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
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches John lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online care
John combines client-centered methods with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness work to help people manage strong feelings and make clear changes. Client-centered therapy means the conversation stays focused on the client's goals and values, giving space for personal concerns and preferences. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at everyday thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. Mindfulness therapy uses simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with the client about what matters most, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on progress and comfort. That way therapy stays practical and tailored to the person rather than fixed to one method.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises, phone works when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed, live chat and messaging suit quick updates or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel while still working on anger, anxiety, stress, and life changes.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping difficulties, parenting and career issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm and interactive. He listens first, then uses client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas to build practical steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working as a counselor in community-based settings and with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Colorado. The credential details include CO LPC and MT LCPC.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.