- 39 years experience
- Sleep and rest focus
- Values-based work
About John
John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with nearly four decades of clinical practice. He listens closely and helps people who are ready to make changes. He draws on long experience to guide people through stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep problems.
He began his social work career after earning a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley in 1987. Since then he has worked in multiple settings where he supported people through major life transitions. Those years taught him straightforward, practical ways to help when routines break down or loss makes daily life harder.
In sessions he focuses on what a person wants to change and how to get there. He uses clear strategies to manage emotion and behavior, and he helps people build habits that support better sleep and steadier moods. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with room for personal values and meaning.
John uses a mix of therapy methods to match the client’s needs. He often combines talk-based work with problem-solving steps and attention to relationships and attachment. He also draws on approaches that address thoughts and actions when anxiety, trauma, or grief are part of the picture.
People come to him for many concerns, including relationship strain, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career change, and coping after loss. He encourages straightforward steps that can fit into everyday life. To begin, people are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a time that works with the therapist’s availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without being driven by them and focus on actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and making steady changes in daily routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which is useful for worry, sleep, and mood. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how past relationship patterns shape current reactions and can be helpful for intimacy and communication struggles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life demands. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone do guided exercises or breathing work from wherever they are, and make follow-up between sessions more convenient. Licensed professionals tailor session pacing and tools to what works best for each person.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
39+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career shifts, trauma and related concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused. He listens, helps set steps, and blends talking with practical exercises tailored to the person.
How long has he practiced?
He has 39 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since completing a master’s degree in 1987.
Where is he licensed and working?
He holds an LCSW license in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.