About John
John Burik uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people manage stress and anxiety. He is John Burik, LPCC, and he aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable for worried parents and adults. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-world steps that people can try between meetings.
He keeps language simple and meets clients where they are in the moment. With 26 years of experience, he has worked with people dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression.
Background and approach
He listens for what matters most and then shapes conversations and tasks to fit each person. The emphasis is on improving daily functioning and easing symptoms like panic attacks, low mood, or social anxiety. He pays attention to communication problems that often make stress worse.
Sessions often include practice of new ways to talk, set boundaries, and respond to difficult feelings. The aim is to help people notice patterns and try small changes that add up over time. His approach is collaborative.
He and the client choose pace and priorities together. That can mean focusing on coping skills, working through traumatic memories, or building steady routines to lift mood. John offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules.
He accepts English-language clients in Ohio and also works with international clients. To get started, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Evidence-based approaches for online support
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and problem solving. One common approach teaches practical coping skills for anxiety and panic - breathing, grounding, and step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance and build confidence. Another approach emphasizes mood management for depression, using behavioral activation to increase rewarding activities and restore daily routines that improve energy and outlook.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they try methods and adjust based on what feels most useful, moving at a pace the client can handle.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, skill practice, or support between longer appointments. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different time zones.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 26 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English