Dr. John Jones, IL Psychologist
Experienced psychologist focusing on practical change
Book with JohnWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- IL Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
Dr. John Jones is a licensed psychologist in Illinois with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, ADHD, and work or life transitions.
He focuses on practical steps people can try right away and on building routines that reduce overwhelm. Dr. Jones uses straightforward, person-centered care that looks at a client's values and goals.
Sessions often include education about what is happening, simple behavioral experiments, and short-term skills practice.
Background and approach
He aims to make therapy understandable and relevant to daily life. In cases of addiction he offers assessment, harm reduction strategies, and support for recovery from substances or process addictions such as gambling or problematic internet use. He draws on evidence-informed methods to help people manage cravings, rebuild routines, and connect with community supports when helpful.
For anger and stress he works on identifying triggers, slowing reactions, and practicing alternative responses that match a client's values. For mood and anxiety concerns he blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance-based strategies to reduce unhelpful thinking and increase flexible action. Dr.
Jones personalizes each plan to match what a person wants to achieve. He offers practical homework and coach-style guidance when clients want actionable steps. He is based in Illinois and conducts sessions in English.
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
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Workplace issues
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness 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.
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions toward those values even when emotions are intense. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing urges linked to addiction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing alternative behaviors through experiments and practice. It often helps with panic, mood disorders, and anger by changing patterns that keep problems going.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust the plan over time. That collaborative process means tools are matched to what feels practical for the individual.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are good for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief exchanges for coaching-style support. These formats offer flexibility for fitting therapy into work, parenting, or recovery routines while using the therapist's ACT and CBT skills in real-life moments.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, ADHD, relationship and workplace concerns, grief, and life transitions.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are person-centered and values-based, with solution-focused elements. Expect practical strategies, education, and homework you can try between sessions.
How much experience does this clinician have?
The therapist has 20 years of professional experience working with mood, addiction, and related concerns.
What credential and region should I know about?
This clinician is licensed as an Illinois psychologist and practices from Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's listed availability.