Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Bazan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with ten years of experience. They focus on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and anger. John emphasizes practical steps people can use right away.
They aim to make the first step into therapy feel manageable. John offers straightforward, individual counseling that centers on a person's strengths and choices. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.
The approach is collaborative - clients set priorities and John helps map out realistic next steps.
Background and approach
In sessions, John mixes evidence-informed methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises. They also draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered ideas to help people notice what matters and take small actions. For people struggling with mood swings, addictive behaviors, or anger, this can mean learning new coping skills and healthier routines.
John works with concerns related to LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, sexuality, and alternative sexual cultures such as BDSM and kink. Other areas of focus include grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and relationship or communication problems. They also support people facing multicultural challenges, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and issues tied to military experience.
Sessions can be scheduled online in several formats. John encourages honest conversation about goals and offers step-by-step planning to track progress. The emphasis is on usable tools, not jargon, so people can try changes between sessions.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexuality
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
John often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and problem-focused, which works well for stress, anxiety, mood issues, and anger management.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and commit to small actions that match those values. ACT teaches ways to notice thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate behavior, which can reduce avoidance and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. John will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and life circumstances and will adjust methods over time. Together they decide which tools to try first and how to measure progress in concrete ways.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and interactive skill work. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter verbal check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer flexible, written check-ins and can help keep momentum between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit therapy into busy days.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of concerns does John help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and relationship or communication problems.
What is John’s approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, using client-centered conversation plus specific techniques to build skills and manage emotions.
How much experience does John have?
John has ten years of professional experience providing individual counseling in a range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where is John licensed and located?
John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with John?
Yes, John accepts international clients and can provide services across borders when appropriate.
What session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session.