- Years in practice
- 40
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Arizona
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About John
John Swearengin is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 40 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for everyday problems and speaks plainly about next steps. He approaches people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
He often helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. He also supports people facing career setbacks, grief, parenting concerns, and sleep or eating problems. His work includes care for those dealing with bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Sessions are tailored to each person's needs. He adapts conversation and plans so they fit the current situation. That can mean short-term strategies for coping or longer-term work on patterns and goals.
His methods draw on client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral and dialectical approaches. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also play a role when helpful. These tools are used to build skills, shift unhelpful thinking, and strengthen emotional awareness.
People looking for a steady, experienced counselor may find his straightforward style useful. He aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward change. The first sessions focus on getting clear about goals and practical next steps.
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.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches John lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client, helping people feel heard while they set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication to help where emotions feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. That means sessions can start with one focus and shift if another approach proves a better match.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and messaging lets people write in between sessions. These options help fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules while keeping ongoing momentum.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, grief, career stress, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, straightforward style that adapts to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill building, and discussion tailored to what the client needs right now.
How much experience does this counselor have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience in counseling and related clinical settings.
What credentials and region apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Which session formats are available?
Work can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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