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John Anderson

John Anderson, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Practical, down-to-earth counseling for everyday struggles

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20 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • CBT informed
  • Solution focused
  • Colorado LPC

About John

John Anderson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado. He brings 20 years of experience helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next step. He is direct and approachable, and he aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

John works with adults on common issues like stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also supports people coping with life changes such as divorce or caregiving responsibilities. His background includes community mental health settings where he has worked with a range of concerns over two decades.

In sessions he uses straightforward, practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. He emphasizes small, actionable changes that build momentum. He also draws on mindfulness ideas to help people notice patterns and respond differently to stress.

John takes an easygoing approach and meets people where they are. He encourages clients to use their existing strengths while trying new ways of handling conflict, worry, or low motivation. He sees the therapeutic relationship as a place for honest conversation and steady progress.

Many people come to him wanting clearer direction or improved confidence. He helps them set realistic goals and track small wins. If you want a down-to-earth counselor who focuses on practical steps, John aims to make change feel possible and sustainable.

How CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online

John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include clear goals, simple experiments to try between meetings, and tools for managing anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-oriented, emphasizing practical steps clients can take now to move toward what they want. It helps when someone wants focused, forward-looking work on specific issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. John will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adapt methods to fit what works best. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to focus more on thought patterns, practical problem solving, or a mix of strategies.

The specific session formats for this therapist should be confirmed before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into busy lives by removing travel time and allowing shorter or more flexible appointment windows. It can also let people continue steady work when schedules or locations change. Ask about available session arrangements when you set up your first appointment so scheduling matches your needs.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, self esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as grief, caregiver stress, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is relaxed and practical, focusing on clear steps clients can try between sessions and building on existing strengths.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has 20 years of professional experience, including work in community mental health settings supporting a broad range of adult concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Colorado and practicing 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 and payment handled?

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

What should I do to begin working with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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