- Military experience
- Life transitions
- CBT and ACT
About John
John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 39 years of experience. He trained at the University of California, Berkeley and has worked in military and civilian settings. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, grief, sleep problems, and career and life transitions.
He spent 24 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. In uniform he counseled soldiers and families through the stresses of military life. He also worked in deployment settings and later provided services with the Department of Veterans Affairs to veterans and their family members.
John talks plainly about practical problems. He listens first, then helps people sort what matters now. He works with people facing midlife changes, divorce, or shifts in role and identity. He also supports those coping with compassion fatigue, chronic illness, ADHD, and attachment concerns.
His approach draws on therapies that focus on how people think, feel, and relate. He uses methods that help people notice values, change unhelpful thinking, and improve communication. Sessions can include guided discussion and problem-solving aimed at daily life challenges.
People who want straightforward guidance and experience with military-related stress often choose him. He offers perspective gained from decades of practice and from working directly with veterans and their families. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what they value and take small actions toward those values while accepting uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It can help with anger that comes from frustration or stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and actions. CBT is useful for stress, anxiety, and anger that feeds on automatic reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and closeness. It can help people understand why they react strongly in certain relationships and learn different ways to connect.Finding the best approach is often part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean combining ACT, CBT, and attachment ideas across sessions and trying techniques to see what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work during life transitions or while balancing family and work obligations. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions, and the therapist will discuss the practical setup once you schedule.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he handle related to anger?
He lists anger among broader concerns such as stress, relationship problems, trauma, and sleep difficulties. He helps people manage anger that shows up in daily life and close relationships.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He listens first and uses practical discussion and problem-solving. His style combines client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 39 years of clinical experience, including long-term work with military service members and veterans.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. sign up for sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video is available.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.