- Stress and anxiety
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness therapy
About John
John McCafferty is an LPCC licensed in New Mexico with 39 years of experience in relationship coaching and 24 years of clinical practice. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and depression. He also supports people coping with life changes and concerns about self-esteem and relationships.
John approaches sessions in a straightforward way. He listens to what matters most to the person in front of him. Conversations focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He aims to reduce the things that keep frustration and resentment growing.
He uses Client-Centered methods to help people feel heard and to guide their own solutions. He brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought that feed anger and anxiety. He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship concerns and mindfulness practices for moment-to-moment regulation.
Sessions often cover communication skills, boundaries, and ways to manage strong emotions in daily life. He works with people on commitment doubts, divorce or separation, and the aftermath of infidelity. He also supports those facing aging and geriatric questions or searching for life purpose.
John offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. His approach is practical and down-to-earth. To begin, a short questionnaire and a scheduled first session are used to get started.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and helping the client find their own solutions. Online sessions using this approach focus on clear communication and practical next steps that the person can try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. In an online setting CBT is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and set small experiments to change responses to anger and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust that plan over time based on what works in real life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel. It also allows practical tools and homework to be reviewed between meetings, so progress can be tracked and adjusted as sessions continue.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach focused on listening and helping people find their own solutions, combined with practical techniques from CBT and mindfulness.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 39 years of experience in relationship coaching and 24 years of clinical work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC licensed in New Mexico and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.