John Uriarte, LCSW

John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with decades of practice. He began his clinical work after earning a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and has provided care since 1987. He is direct and straightforward in sessions, listening first and helping people who are ready to make changes.

He is a 24-year U.S. Army veteran and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. That service included counseling soldiers and family members through military stress and deployments. Later work with the Department of Veterans Affairs continued that thread, helping veterans and family members adjust after deployment and during transitions.

Outside of military-focused care, he helps people facing life transitions such as divorce, midlife shifts, career changes, and grief. Common concerns he works with include anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and sleep problems. He also lists compassion fatigue, ADHD, and chronic pain or illness among his focus areas.

His practice draws on several practical therapy styles. He uses client-centered methods to create a cooperative space, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and goals. Attachment-informed work and existential questions also appear in his approach.

Sessions aim to be practical and goal-directed. He can help people talk through painful memories, develop coping skills for stress, and plan next steps during major life changes. Prospective clients should confirm session formats and scheduling details before booking.

Approaches that guide online work and goals

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making changes in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill practice, which many people use for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and helps people build healthier ways of relating and coping with stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may combine elements from different approaches so the plan matches what the client wants to achieve.

Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or evenings. It can also let people choose a quieter setting, use shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid being on camera when that feels better. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.