- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship strain
- Career transitions
About John
John Jaksich is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Arizona who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career shifts, and depression. He focuses on clear, practical steps so clients can manage day-to-day pressure and move toward goals they care about. Sessions are meant to be straightforward and useful for people juggling work, family, and health challenges.
He brings 15 years of experience working with adults through social anxiety, panic, trauma recovery, and mood concerns. John pays attention to how life events like chronic illness, financial strain, or major transitions affect feelings and decisions. He aims to make therapy a place to test new ways of handling those pressures.
In sessions he listens, helps people name what is getting in the way, and works with them to try different coping strategies. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts tools to each person’s situation. The focus is on practical skill building rather than lengthy theory talks.
John also addresses areas such as addiction, communication problems, commitment and control issues, divorce and separation, blended family challenges, and aging concerns. He supports people dealing with guilt, forgiveness, infidelity, first responder stress, chronic pain, and fatherhood questions.
People who choose him can expect a collaborative, respectful approach that centers their priorities. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an appointment according to availability.
Evidence-based techniques for online work
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on coping skills and problem solving. One approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. This method helps people spot thought patterns that worsen stress and practice new ways of responding to difficult situations.Another approach centers on skills for managing intense feelings and improving communication. It teaches concrete tools for calming down, tolerating distress, and handling conflict more effectively, which is useful for relationship strain, substance concerns, and workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to test methods, track what helps, and adjust plans based on goals and preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It can also let people choose sessions that match their energy level, such as audio-only for lower bandwidth or longer video sessions for deeper work.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What issues does John focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career changes, and depression, plus related concerns like addiction, chronic pain, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, naming obstacles, and trying concrete coping strategies tailored to the client.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transition issues.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is an LPC, licensed in Arizona, and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to therapist availability.