John Engebretson, LPC, LCPC
Practical, respectful care for everyday parenting challenges
Book with John- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Ohio, Colorado, Montana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- Self esteem
About John
John Engebretson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Colorado with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleep problems, and parenting concerns. His work also covers relationship and family-related issues, career stress, grief, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
He uses a client-centered style that keeps conversations respectful and direct.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative and focused on what matters to each person. He avoids stigmatizing labels and aims to make therapy feel approachable and useful. John draws on cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
He also uses solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and motivational interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. Mindfulness practices and existential perspectives may be included when they match a client’s goals. Over two decades in community-based settings shaped his practical approach.
That background includes work with people facing neurodiversity, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and co-occurring conditions. He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation and needs. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled online through a subscription model.
International clients may be served. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair someone with the right schedule and format.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches John lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
John uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, collaborative conversation focused on each person’s goals. This approach helps when the priority is feeling heard and shaping sessions around real-life problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is also part of his work and focuses on spotting patterns of thought and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Finding the right approach is a shared process. He will work with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. That ongoing collaboration lets the plan change as progress is made or needs shift.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills in real time. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a calmer setup is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleep problems, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does he use?
He practices a client-centered style and commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, mindfulness, existential ideas, and motivational interviewing to match a person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of counseling experience, much of it in community-based settings working with a broad range of concerns and populations.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials and is based in Colorado.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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