- Military background
- Practical life changes
- Men's wellbeing
About John
John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with nearly four decades of experience. He trained at the University of California, Berkeley, earning a Master of Social Welfare and has worked in both military and civilian settings. He invites people who feel stuck by the past to reach out and talk through next steps. He emphasizes listening first and helping those ready to ask for help.
He spent 24 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. In uniform he supported soldiers and their families through stress and deployment. He later continued similar work with the Department of Veterans Affairs, helping veterans and family members adjust after service.
In sessions he focuses on practical problems of life change and transition. He helps people facing divorce, midlife shifts, career crossroads, and the stress of caregiving. He also works with grief, sleep difficulties, anger, and compassion fatigue.
His methods draw on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. He uses these approaches to help people notice what matters, change unhelpful patterns, and make decisions that fit their values.
John is experienced supporting people with trauma-related concerns, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also has experience with ADHD, chronic illness and pain, and fatherhood and family-of-origin questions. He practices in Texas and conducts sessions in English.
How John Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and build small, meaningful steps toward those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new ways of responding to stress and mood problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships affect current patterns and helps people change how they connect with others.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try approaches that fit the person’s needs and adjust over time if something isn’t helping.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments during job changes, caregiving demands, or geographic moves. Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are determined by the practice and may vary.
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Experience
39+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career struggles, and compassion fatigue.
What is his general style in sessions?
He listens first and uses a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions focus on what the client wants to change and on workable steps forward.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 39 years of clinical experience, including long-term work with active duty service members and veterans.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.