John Engebretson, LPC, LCPC

John Engebretson is an LPC, LCPC counselor based in Colorado with 20 years of experience. He uses a straightforward, warm style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns. He also supports people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, sleep trouble, career shifts, and everyday habits and thoughts that get in the way of daily life.

John keeps sessions practical and conversational. He centers the conversation on each person’s goals and listens without judgment. He adapts the plan as needs change and avoids stigmatizing labels.

Over two decades he has worked in community settings with people facing a wide range of challenges. That has included work with those affected by physical trauma and emotional abuse, as well as clients with autism spectrum differences and attention-related concerns.

He draws on approaches that focus on present thinking and habits, motivation to change, and finding practical steps to move forward. Sessions often include problem-solving, behavior-focused tools, and attention to values and meaning.

John describes his style as respectful and compassionate. He helps people figure out small, concrete steps they can try between sessions. If someone is ready to make a change, he aims to provide steady support while they take those steps.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening carefully and shaping sessions around the person's priorities. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and decide what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and everyday habits shape mood and behavior. It offers concrete strategies to try between sessions, such as testing unhelpful thoughts and changing small routines that reinforce anxiety or low mood.

Existential Therapy encourages looking at values, meaning, and choices when life feels uncertain. It can be useful for people facing major transitions or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made and new issues arise.

Session logistics should fit everyday life. Because the biography does not list specific formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy is simpler to maintain.