About John
John Engebretson is a licensed counselor who brings 20 years of experience to sessions. He practices in Colorado and offers an approachable, down-to-earth style. John aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, substance use, grief, and other life challenges.
He uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. John adapts his work to each person's needs, drawing on client-centered care and cognitive behavioral ideas to address unhelpful thoughts and patterns.
Background and approach
He also integrates mindfulness and motivational techniques to support change and build daily habits. Clients can expect a respectful, nonjudgmental interaction. John listens for what matters most and then focuses on concrete steps the person can try between sessions.
He does not rely on labels but instead looks at specific problems people want to change. Over two decades in community-based settings have given him experience with a wide range of concerns. These include parenting stress, sleep problems, bipolar mood challenges, trauma and abuse, aging-related stress, autism spectrum needs, caregiver burnout, and intellectual disability issues.
He also supports people facing career transitions and coping with life changes. John works collaboratively to set clear goals and practical plans. He encourages small experiments and tracks what helps.
If someone is ready to make a change, he focuses on steady steps toward clearer thinking and better daily routines.
Therapeutic approaches for online support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience without judgment; it helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and sensations, which can reduce reactivity and support coping with stress and cravings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. Together they will try techniques, review what helps, and adjust the plan over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls work well for longer sessions and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text let people check in quickly or keep a brief therapy rhythm between longer sessions. These options help fit counseling into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Phobias
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Ohio, Colorado, Montana
- Languages
- English