- Client-centered approach
- CBT and solutions
- Sleep and rest focus
About John
John Engebretson is a licensed counselor with LPC and LCPC credentials and more than 20 years of experience. He works from Colorado and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strains, and sleep difficulties. He speaks English and offers services to international clients as noted in his profile.
He uses a warm, interactive style in sessions. Conversations are tailored to each person and aimed at clear, practical steps. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and compassion.
John draws on client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses. He also uses solution-focused and motivational approaches to set reachable goals and build momentum. Mindfulness ideas are blended in when they fit someone’s needs.
Many clients come with life transitions, caregiving stress, sleep problems, or histories of trauma and abuse. He has worked in community-based settings and with people facing substance use and impulse-control concerns. He also has experience supporting people who have autism spectrum traits and intellectual disability.
Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what the person wants to change. John will work with each client to create a plan, check progress, and adjust approaches over time. If someone is ready to start, he supports them through the initial steps toward change.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist follows what matters most to the client, listens closely, and shapes sessions around the client's goals. This approach helps when people need support sorting values, parenting choices, or relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior. Sessions use clear examples and experiments you can try between meetings. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and impulse-related concerns.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find motivation to change. It uses nonjudgmental conversation to build commitment and small steps toward goals like reducing substance use or improving sleep routines.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can change as progress is made and new issues arise.
Confirm the available online session formats before booking since the biography did not specify them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They can also allow shorter check-ins, easier scheduling across time zones, and fewer barriers to attending when life is busy.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Ohio, Colorado, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, parenting and career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm and interactive. Conversations are tailored to the person and focused on practical steps rather than labels.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working as a counselor in community-based settings.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Colorado.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.