geometry-shapes iconTrauma / PTSD, Addiction, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues
Online in Texas
25 years in practice
Ages served: 11-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

John accepts 59 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Adventist Health Associates | Employee Health Plan
Adventist Health Associates | Non-Employee Health Plan
Ambetter by Superior Health Plan
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan
Baylor Scott and White Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Blue Advantage HMO (BAV)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | MyBlue (BFT)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Christus Health Plan Exchange
Christus Health Plan Medicare Advantage
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
EHN | AUTO CLUB ENTERPRISES
EHN | BUIST BYARS AND TAYLOR
EHN | CHILDRENS MEDICAL GROUP
EHN | CITY OF TEMPLE
EHN | CLASSIC CHEVROLET
EHN | DECENT HEALTH INC
EHN | ENCORE ENTERPRISES
EHN | FAMILY EMERGENCY ROOM LLC
EHN | HUMBLE ISD
EHN | MALONE INDUSTRIAL MACHINE
EHN | STAR TRANSPORTATION
EHN | THRIVE MORTGAGE
EHN | VINTAGE CHURCH
EHN | WHOLE HEALTH PLAN
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
Healthcare Highways
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Imperial Insurance Companies TX
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare TX
Memorial Hermann Health Plan
Moda Health
Multi Plan PHCS
Municipal Health Benefit Program
Oscar Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
SCAN Health Plan Medicare Advantage Texas
Tricare West
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
Veterans Affairs (VA) TriWest Texas
WellCare by Allwell Medicare Advantage
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.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
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About John

John is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC), and a board-certified National Certified Counselor (NCC). John completed his undergraduate work at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas in 2003 and received his Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Texas in San Antonio in 2012. John has worked in the field of mental health, substance use, and lifestyle recovery for over 20 years. He is a highly skilled and trained therapist, with experience working with children and their families, adolescents, couples, and social relationships. He specializes in mood disorders, conflict resolution, relationship issues, anger management, adjustment disorders, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, emotional disturbances, dual diagnosis, stress management, substance use disorders, addiction, and recovery. He has a background in the non-profit and governmental sectors, and has a focus on wellness and mindfulness, with a holistic approach to therapy.

John completed his Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling at the University of Texas in San Antonio, Texas. John has extensive knowledge and experience working in the field of outpatient services and inpatient treatment. He provides counseling and group therapy for individuals, couples, adolescents, and children. His extensive knowledge of modern methods and techniques of counseling psychotherapy includes cognitive behavioral therapy, REBT, reality therapy, gestalt therapy, client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. John has worked with a wide range of psychotherapeutic methods specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-based focused therapy, motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, relaxation techniques, integrative therapy, and talk therapy in working with individuals, couples, and families.

I truly believe in the power of change. Let's make the change together for a better life.

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"My focus is on YOU – the client. We will work together on the issues and topics that are important for your own personal change and growth."

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Get to know John

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

Through the years of exploring many fields of interest I became involved in working with children, tweeners, and then teenagers. I found it to be very needed in the most critical times in their life. The work was rewarding for those I had helped in life. I found inspiration from several mentors and leaders in the community.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Coming to counseling can be one of the hardest thing a person can do. I commend those that are willing to work towards a better life. I can work with anyone who has the need for counseling. I have had great success in working with couples, adults, children with behavioral issues, adjustment issues, and anger problems.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I have found that clients who have numerous issues can be challenging. It is exciting to help them work through their issues.

What's one thing you wish all clients knew?

That there is always an answer, it just might not be the one they were hoping for.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I was sold on the amount of support and organization that Thriveworks presented.

What inspires you?

I believe that we all have our gifts, I hope to help others find theirs. I have my God who inspires me always.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Freedom from not having to do it alone, having someone to just listen without trying to fix them.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Making a connection is what the first session is about. There is the need to complete a good assessment to determine symptoms and formulate a good treatment plan.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

That I am open-minded but I never take sides.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

It's endless. I spend quality time with my the person in my life, the dog., the cats. Going to different restaurants in San Antonio is always exciting. I play guitar and I'm constantly working on a song. I love to restore classic cars and trucks.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

My belief that we are all here for a reason.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesTrauma / PTSD, Addiction, Coping Skills, Behavioral Issues, Grief, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Self Esteem, Infidelity, Military / Veteran
ApproachesPsychoanalytic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Any / Eclectic, Family Systems, Existential Therapy, Attachment-Based, Relational, Reality Therapy, Positive Psychology, Play Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing, Jungian, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt, Adlerian, Humanistic / Rogerian, Christian Counseling
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Education and training

Years in practice
25 years
Graduating institute
University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduating degree
Master of Arts in Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1891120440
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State of practiceTX
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License number72206
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