- Client-centered work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About John
John Engebretson is an LPC and LCPC (Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Colorado with 20 years of counseling experience. He works with people who bring concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, anger, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, addiction and impulse-control issues, grief, and sleep difficulties. He also supports clients facing career transitions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Engebretson has worked in community-based settings and with people on the autism spectrum and those with intellectual disabilities. He helps individuals who are dealing with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric questions, co-morbidity, and family of origin issues. He draws on several therapeutic approaches in his sessions to address practical problems and patterns that come from early family roles and expectations.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods to focus on each person's concerns and goals. He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used to build small, achievable steps for change.
Engebretson tends to keep language direct and practical. He talks through the specific behaviors and patterns that get in the way of everyday functioning. He works with people to set realistic targets, try new strategies, and track progress over time.
People choosing his services can expect straightforward discussions about skills, thinking patterns, and next steps. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How therapeutic approaches inform online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual’s experience and priorities. It means the therapist listens closely and bases sessions on what the person brings up, useful for addressing family of origin patterns and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It provides concrete tools to test and change unhelpful thinking and to build different habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger management.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their goals and find internal reasons to change. It is practical for addressing addictions, impulse-control issues, and making step-by-step improvements.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss which methods fit the client’s goals and preferences and will revisit that plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps shape sessions around what is most useful for daily life.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Ask about options that fit your routine and tech comfort. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a weekday break, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid video when bandwidth is limited.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Colorado, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting issues, grief, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, interactive style that focuses on concrete problems and behaviors. Sessions combine client-centered conversation with action-oriented techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working as a counselor, mainly in community-based settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Colorado.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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