John Bradford, CA Psychologist
Calm-focused psychologist helping people manage anger and stress
Book with JohnWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Bradford is a California-licensed psychologist with 20 years of professional experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He keeps things straightforward and respectful during sessions.
He approaches work with the view that each person knows their own story best. He listens first, then helps identify strengths to use when facing hard moments. That can mean building better coping skills or shifting patterns that cause repeated upset.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to match what someone can handle right now. John uses a mix of evidence-based methods and mindfulness practices to address everyday problems. He often blends cognitive behavioral tools with acceptance-based ideas to reduce troublesome thoughts and improve mood.
He also draws on client-centered principles to keep conversations grounded and collaborative. People who want clear strategies for managing anger or stress often find the focus useful. He supports work on motivation, confidence, and navigating midlife or big life transitions.
He also has experience with chronic illness, addiction concerns, impulsivity, and fatherhood issues. John aims to make progress feel manageable. Sessions emphasize small, concrete steps you can try between meetings.
He encourages questions and adjusts pace based on each person's needs.
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
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Online approaches that focus on action and awareness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most and take small steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, anger, and depression. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the therapist listens and follows the person's lead, helping to build self-trust and confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. John will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. He mixes elements from different approaches as needed and makes choices together with the client so the plan fits daily life and priorities.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video allows for a fuller conversation when schedules permit, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports quick check-ins or ongoing written reflection. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep progress moving between meetings.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as chronic pain, addiction, impulsivity, and midlife crises.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on listening first and then offering practical strategies people can try between appointments.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience in clinical practice and related settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential CA Psychologist 20587 and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and starting begins by selecting Start Therapy and completing a short matching questionnaire.