- Attachment-focused care
- Practical CBT tools
- Emotion-focused work
About John
John Funk is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, worry, and sleep difficulties. He focuses on creating a calm, open space where clients can talk through what is troubling them. He keeps language plain and works at a pace that feels manageable for each person.
He uses approaches that pay attention to emotions and close relationships. That includes Attachment-Based approaches and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how connection and loss affect mood and sleep. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his toolkit for changing unhelpful thoughts and habits that keep anxiety and sleepless nights going.
John has worked with people facing grief, addiction, anger, trauma, and mood challenges including bipolar symptoms. He also helps with intimacy concerns, communication problems, and the strain caregivers often feel. Sleeping problems and parenting stress are among the common issues he addresses.
Sessions aim to be straightforward. He listens, helps identify patterns that cause pain, and practices small changes that can make daily life easier. Progress is measured in practical steps rather than jargon.
John is licensed in Texas as an LCSW, and he brings years of hands-on clinical experience to each meeting. If you want to know what a first session looks like, he will outline the plan and next steps together so you feel clear about moving forward.
How these approaches work for online care
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how those patterns affect mood, sleep, and feeling safe with others. It helps people identify repeated reactions and try new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions; it offers practical exercises to break cycles of worry and to improve sleep routines. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and process strong feelings so emotions stop driving unhelpful actions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you go. Together the client and therapist decide what feels most useful and make changes over time.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and cut travel time. It also makes it simpler to keep a consistent schedule around work, sleep, or caregiving demands. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and sleep strategies to the online setting so progress continues between meetings.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, addictions, and sleep difficulties among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is direct and compassionate. He listens, reflects what he hears, and helps clients try concrete steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LCSW, licensed in Texas, and provides services from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.