- Veteran counselor
- Practical strategies
- Focus on transitions
About John
John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas. He has been working in clinical social work since 1987 after earning a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley. He speaks in plain terms and focuses on listening first, then helping people who reach out for support.
John spent 24 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He provided counseling to service members and their families during active duty and while deployed to Iraq. After military service he continued supporting veterans and families through work with the VA.
In session he concentrates on practical problems people bring, like stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. He also helps with life transitions such as divorce, career changes, and midlife shifts. Parents and caregivers can bring concerns about sleeping, anger, or parenting strain and find straightforward strategies.
His approach combines familiar methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. He also uses Existential ideas to help people examine meaning and choice when life feels unsettled. Hypnotherapy is listed among his tools for clients who are interested in that option.
John has a long record of working with first responders, veterans, and people coping with grief, compassion fatigue, and disaster-related stress. He invites curious people to start by asking for help and to take small steps toward change.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns in thinking and behavior and teaching concrete tools to change them, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's goals and experience, offering support while the client leads what feels most important.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the options and help decide which methods fit the client's needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can shift over time as goals change.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work during life transitions or after relocation, while the therapist and client adjust goals and methods to what works best for them.
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Experience
39+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self esteem, and career issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He listens first and works in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life coping strategies rather than jargon.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has decades of experience, including 24 years in the U.S. Army and work with veterans and the VA, plus long practice in civilian clinical social work.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The therapist's original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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