- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About John
John Engebretson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, practicing from Colorado with 20 years of experience. He has spent two decades working in community settings with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, impulse-control problems and substance use. He also has experience supporting people who have lived through physical trauma or emotional abuse.
He uses plain conversation and practical strategies rather than labels. Sessions focus on what matters now - handling stress, managing anger, and improving day-to-day functioning. He draws on cognitive and solution-focused ideas to help people change patterns that cause trouble.
John blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to keep sessions goal-oriented and interactive. Mindfulness and existential perspectives appear when people want help finding values or meaning after major life changes. He adapts the way he talks and plans treatment to fit the person in front of him.
Practical skills often come into sessions. That can include ways to spot thinking patterns that escalate anger, short grounding or mindfulness practices, and steps to rebuild communication after arguments. He also helps with grief, sleep problems, career stress, and parenting questions.
People who reach out are asked about their current goals so the first visits can focus on immediate concerns. John works in English and accepts international clients. He practices from Colorado and brings a straightforward, interactive style to each session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and clear, respectful dialogue. Online sessions let the therapist and client talk through immediate concerns, priorities and feelings so goals are clear from the start. This approach helps when people want straightforward support for anger, grief, or relationship problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviors and then tests small changes. Online work can include tracking thoughts between sessions, practicing new responses, and reviewing what worked. CBT is often useful for managing anger, anxiety, sleep problems and depressive patterns.
Motivational Interviewing is a short-term conversational method to boost commitment to change. In video or phone sessions this can help with substance use, impulsivity, or making difficult lifestyle changes by focusing on the client’s own motivations.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. That means the plan can shift as progress is made or new challenges appear.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow short check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use written or screen-based tools between meetings to track progress and practice skills.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Colorado, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with stress, anger, impulse-control issues and the ways they affect relationships and work. Other related concerns he lists include anxiety, depression, substance use and grief.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in an interactive, goal-focused way. Sessions combine conversation with practical strategies and short skills practice.
How much experience does this counselor have?
He has 20 years of experience working as a counselor in community-based settings. That background includes work with trauma, autism spectrum concerns, and impulse-control disorders.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is listed with the credentials LPC and LCPC and practices from Colorado. The profile notes previous licensure in other states but lists Colorado as his current location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. The profile also notes that international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Please check the platform or his scheduling flow for exact session types offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will depend on the chosen subscription and regional differences.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process gathers basic information and sets up the initial appointment.