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John Jaksich

Therapist · Arizona

John Jaksich, LPC

Thoughts and habits focused therapist

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  • Practical habit changes
  • Plainspoken guidance
  • Focus on relationships

About John

John Jaksich is an LPC who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career changes, and depression. He frames sessions around everyday concerns and practical habits. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what is getting in the way of daily life.

He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on thoughts and everyday habits that affect mood and behavior. Sessions often include learning small, concrete strategies to manage anxiety, handle difficult conversations, or cope during career transitions. The emphasis is on habits people can try between meetings.

John has 15 years of experience working with adults across life stages in Arizona. He routinely addresses issues that overlap with mental and physical health, such as chronic pain, caregiving stress, and shifts that come with aging. He also supports people facing relationship ruptures, divorce, infidelity, and problems with communication or commitment.

His approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental. He listens for patterns in thinking and daily routines, then helps people test small changes. The work is practical and paced to fit what someone can realistically do outside sessions.

Sessions are conducted in English and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

How evidence-based techniques translate to online work

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical changes to thinking and everyday habits. One common approach helps people notice and test unhelpful thoughts, then try small behavioral changes to shift mood and responses; this is useful for anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasizes skill-building for communication and relationship repair, teaching concrete ways to prepare for hard conversations and practice new interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose or adapt techniques based on goals, daily routines, and what feels manageable. Goals and methods can change as progress is made.

Because the original biography does not state specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that focus on brief problem-solving or longer work on habits. It also lets people try strategies in real time and bring recent experiences into the session for immediate feedback.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career transitions, and depression, plus related areas such as chronic pain, addiction, and communication problems.

What is the general therapy style?

The approach is collaborative and straightforward, emphasizing practical changes to thoughts and everyday habits rather than abstract theory.

How much clinical experience is there?

John has 15 years of experience working with adults on life challenges and mood-related concerns in a therapeutic setting.

What credentials and region apply?

He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Arizona.

Which languages and international arrangements are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How are fees 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 this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time according to the therapist's availability.

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