John Douglass, LPC

John Douglass is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and self-esteem or depression. He also supports those facing major life changes, loneliness, and issues related to fatherhood, caregiving, or first responder stress.

John takes a client-directed stance in sessions. He centers the person in the room and focuses on what matters most to them. He helps people sort through emotions and behaviors so they can see clearer next steps. Conversations tend to be practical and aimed at identifying feelings and actions that get in the way.

Over a 20-year career he has worked with adolescents, young adults, couples, and people at many life stages. His training includes a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a two-year residency in Pastoral Marriage and Family Therapy. He also notes recent work in trauma-informed care and adoption-related competency training.

In sessions John may draw on attachment-based ideas to look at bonds and patterns, and on emotion-focused methods to name and process strong feelings. He also uses tools from dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills for intense emotions. The goal is practical change that fits each person’s life.

People interested in starting complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.

How his approaches guide online work

John often draws on attachment-based therapy to look at how close relationships shape feelings and behavior; this approach helps uncover patterns that impact current relationships and emotional reactions. He also uses client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the person's goals so they feel heard and can set the pace of change. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are also part of his toolkit, offering concrete techniques for managing intense emotions and improving coping.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, history, and what methods feel most useful. Together they’ll try approaches that match the client’s needs and adjust as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session options before booking since the profile does not list formats. In general, remote therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can also make ongoing skill practice and follow-up simpler to maintain alongside everyday commitments.