Addiction, Depression, Grief

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling

Online in Alabama

47 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

John accepts 22 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Carelon

Compsych

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medica

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Poppins Health

Quest Behavioral Health

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About John

John McAnulty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), Internationally Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (ICADC), and a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist (CGRS) in the state of Virginia who has 20 years experience partnering with adults and couples seeking help with depression, anxiety, life transitions, men’s issues, women's issues, grief, loss, bereavement, healthcare professionals and relationship issues.

He completed his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Florida State University University and received his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Troy State University. John utilizes relational, collaborative, strengths-based, cognitive behavioral (CBT), mindfulness-based, solutions-focused, and emotionally-focused approaches to therapy.

He always maintains the creativity, flexibility and awareness needed to assist every unique individual and couple. John bases his therapy upon the premise of person-centered therapy. John seeks to establish a warm and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.

"As someone who has over 20 years in recovery and lost a significant number of family members and friends I am extremely sensitive to the painful yet rewarding process of change. "

Get to know John

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

To help individuals suffering with substance abuse and grief, and to help hurting families.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

You can recover and life can be meaningful in spite of your past.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I wanted an opportunity to make a positive difference following the death of my wife.

What do you like to when you aren't working?

I like entertaining my dog Sweetness Goodgirl, hiking, reading and listening to music.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesAddiction, Depression, Grief, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Divorce

ApproachesMotivational Interviewing, Reality Therapy, Existential Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy