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John Kleber

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John Kleber

Illinois

Focused guidance for men navigating stress and relationships

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  • Men's wellbeing
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Values-based work

About John

John Kleber is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) based in Illinois who focuses on men's wellbeing alongside common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship troubles. He draws on six years of post-licensure experience to help people manage emotional pain and everyday pressure. His background includes work in schools, treatment centers, and outpatient settings.

He has experience supporting people with grief, self-esteem issues, and isolation. He also helps those dealing with control problems, codependency, and communication struggles. Fatherhood challenges and divorce or separation are listed among his areas of focus.

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and depression. He has worked with athletes and others facing performance pressure and grief. His approach includes practical tools for managing distress and clearer ways to communicate with others.

John often integrates values and personal faith when clients want that included. He aims to help people change how they relate to painful thoughts and feelings so they can move toward the life they value. Sessions are collaborative and focused on doable steps between meetings.

People who choose John usually want straightforward help handling stress, improving relationships, or coping with loss. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site's Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while taking concrete steps toward what matters most. It often helps with anxiety, obsessive patterns, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression and excessive worry.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. John will work with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. He supports clients in learning skills during sessions and applying them between meetings, then reviews what works and what needs adjusting.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue care through life transitions and reach a therapist while living in Illinois without needing to travel.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, and men's issues.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and favors practical steps you can use between sessions. He also integrates values and faith when clients request it.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of experience since earning his LCPC and prior work dating back to roles in schools and treatment centers.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is an IL LCPC licensed in Illinois and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients book with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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