John Crusius, LPC

John Crusius is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of clinical and coaching experience. He uses straightforward, respectful conversation to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, addiction, depression, and questions about meaning and purpose. He also supports clients dealing with relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, ADHD, and work-related burnout.

He learned early on to listen first and tailor recommendations to each person. That means sessions blend practical skills with reflective work. He draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead and on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful patterns and shift them.

Many people come when a major life event has left them questioning direction. He helps people who feel empty, stuck, or burned out to identify next steps and try small, achievable changes. He also addresses addictive behaviors and impulsivity with direct, goal-focused strategies.

Mindfulness and motivational techniques appear in his work when clients want them, including simple meditation and practical exercises to manage stress and improve sleep. He treats each session as a collaboration where the plan adapts as needs change.

Clients can expect a clear, conversational approach that combines short-term problem solving with deeper questions about meaning. He accepts international clients and works from his Texas practice. To begin, people complete a short intake and schedule sessions based on his availability.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist reflects what matters to you and builds the session around your goals and concerns. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clarity, and space to make choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. That can include short exercises, homework, and clear strategies for anxiety, low mood, sleep, and addictive patterns.

Existential Therapy encourages exploring questions about meaning, purpose, and values when life feels empty or directionless. This approach is useful for people facing major life changes who want to reconnect with what matters to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best, and the plan can shift as goals evolve. This keeps sessions focused and relevant to real-life needs.

Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these sessions to teach skills, guide mindfulness practices, set behavioral experiments, and track progress between meetings.