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John Anderson

At a glance

Experience
20 years
Based in
Colorado
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistColorado

John Anderson, LPC

Supportive counselor focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Colorado LPC.0004138

NPI1508981945

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  • Solution focused
  • CBT approaches
  • Stress and mood

About John

John Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado. He brings two decades of experience to sessions and focuses on clear, practical steps people can use to feel better. John speaks English and aims to meet clients where they are in life. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy as core approaches. Sessions often focus on concrete skills for managing stress, anxiety, anger, and mood problems. He also helps people cope with life changes, work through self-esteem concerns, and address issues that come up around aging and caregiving. Clients commonly talk about relationship strain, money stress, feelings of isolation, and motivation struggles. John listens for strengths in each person’s story and builds on those strengths to set realistic goals. He prefers a straightforward style that keeps conversation practical and goal oriented. Over many years in community mental health settings, he has worked with adults and teens on trauma-related concerns, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress. That background informs how he structures sessions and offers tools that can be practiced between meetings. John frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people identify small changes that fit into daily life and checks progress along the way. To begin, prospective clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

How John Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Methods Online

John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include clear exercises and practice tasks to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change patterns that cause distress. He also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to find immediate, practical steps toward clients' goals. Those sessions focus on strengths, small changes, and what is already working so progress can begin quickly. Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. John will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which approach or combination makes the most sense. He checks in along the way and adjusts the plan if needed. Please confirm current session options before booking, as this profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update helps. It can also let people use tools and worksheets between meetings to practice skills in everyday situations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among other related issues.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach is relaxed and practical, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set goals and teach skills.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of professional experience, including work in community mental health settings with adults and teens.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds an LPC license in Colorado and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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