As a Christian, who has experienced trauma that resulted in high anxiety and deep depression, I can relate to your suffering with empathy. As a Christian, who has recovered from trauma, depression, and anxiety, I can relate to your suffering with hope. As a Christian counselor, I can provide you the solutions for resolving your issues and achieving your goals. I have over 20 years of experience providing people with the skills and tools to relieve suffering and discover solutions to their life issues. I integrate Polyvagal Informed Therapy and EMDR in addressing the needs of your mind and body. I use Biblical principles and prayer for spiritual attunement, discernment, and wisdom. Together, we can significantly reduce your anxiety and depression by identifying and resolving negative experiences from your past. Disturbing life events can create a block that prevents you from processing and healing. When those events are fully processed, the associated emotions dissipate, the event is resolved, and healing occurs naturally. You will find relief early on by learning how to cope through self regulation techniques. I look forward to walking with you on your healing and spiritual journey. Reach out today.
In our first session, we will briefly introduce ourselves and I will answer any questions you may have. I will ask you some basic questions about your current emotional state. At your discretion, you may tell your story or describe your struggles. I will accept what you tell me and validate your emotions and beliefs regarding your story. Next we will explore explanations as to why you are experiencing the struggles in your story. Together we will explore strategies to cope with the symptoms you may be experiencing from your struggles. Finally we will explore possible solutions to your struggles.
I remain calm and attuned which helps clients to regulate and attain calmness as well. I connect with my clients while maintaining professional boundaries. I see all of my clients as valuable and strive to provide them the tools to see and believe in their value. Clients move forward by resolving the issues that are holding them back. I teach clients how to soothe themselves and manage daily stress. My therapy has structure and purpose to discover solutions for clients.
Recovering from my own childhood trauma with debilitating anxiety and depression, puts me in a position of compassion, discernment, wisdom, and knowledge that bolsters the education, training, and therapy experience i have received. I can embrace intense painful emotions with empathy and composure. It is safe to tell me your story no matter how violent or shameful it may be to you. I know what it is like to be in intense emotional pain, use unhealthy coping strategies, and ultimately resolve that pain.
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Christian
Man
Adults (18 to 64)
Texas
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Polyvagal Therapy
Polyvagal Informed Therapy has been a game changer because of its concrete explanation of how anxiety and depression are rooted in neurological processes. I use Polyvagal Informed Therapy to teach clients about the autonomic nervous system and how it affects emotions and thinking. In addition, clients learn to regulate their autonomic nervous system thus regulate and manage their emotions.
EMDR
EMDR is a good therapy for getting past trauma and other negative experiences that have hijacked the autonomic nervous system resulting in anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. I use EMDR to resolve traumatic/negative memories, and to replace negative self beliefs with positive self beliefs. Clients are prepared with skills to self regulate and develop internal resources to be able to process through traumatic/negative memories.
2 ratings with written reviews
July 2, 2025
John has helped me in so many ways. I value him as my counselor and friend. He’s helped me untangle a lot of PTSD and I’m forever grateful. He helped heal a part of my spirit, and continues to do so.
April 15, 2025
If needing a true Christian councilor , John is the man!