John Douglass - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

20 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About John Douglass

Thank you for connecting with me. It is great that you have taken this step toward a counseling relationship. My name is John Douglass. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Alabama. I have been in practice for 20 years working with adolescents, young adults, families and couples at various stages and experiences in life.

I believe that the client is the center of the therapeutic relationship and am client-directed in my approach to therapy. I help clear out some of your “stuff” so you can see more clearly what to work on. Emotions can cause us to behave in ways that we do not like, so I also can help you identify and articulate emotions and the behaviors they are exhibiting, which gives you power to change.

I earned my bachelor’s from the University of Alabama and a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, then I did a 2-year residency in Pastoral Marriage and Family Therapy working with premarital couples, married couples, and families. I also have experience working with LGBTQ individuals and couples. My most recent trainings have been in the areas of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma informed Care, and Training for Adoptions Competency.

If you are wanting to explore more about how we can work together to promote growth and change, I would welcome that opportunity.

Licenses

LPC

LPC02930

Professional experience

ADHD
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Attachment-Based Therapy
Client-Centered Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Internal Family Systems
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“He is very professional, gives excellent feedback and suggestions. He is very knowledgeable and I highly recommend him.”

“John has been very helpful mediating our discussions so we can hear each other and making both of us feel like our concerns are noted and addressed. Hes provided useful directions to help us solve our problems.”

“Definitely the best one we have had within regain.”

“John has been great so far, very easy to talk to and navigate complex issues”

“John is extremely patient and kind. He makes me feel very seen and heard throughout the entirety of our sessions and I could not recommend him enough! He is very knowledgeable in his field and is very open and easy to talk to.”

“John is a great therapist. He is always there for you, answers quickly, truly cares about you, and helps you through tough times!”

“John is a very good listener and gives excellent strategies for dealing with things and supports personal growth and development.”

“Highly recommend John to anyone, he’s knowledgeable, understanding, compassionate and a super good listener”

“Attentive and personable. Makes you feel welcomed and that he is listening to what you are saying. He also includes part of his personal experiences.”

“He is very understandable and helpful! Reply to our messages on time and provides an excellent support to us and our relationship.”

“John is great! He’s patient quick and has a curious way of re imagining scenarios, that give me a different perspective :)”

“John is an amazing man, very genuine and there to help. He was able to help me and the old lady communicate on a more open, honest, intimate level. I would highly recommend him to anyone, this man is amazing!!”

“Respectful, knowledgeable and supportive. Highly recommend!”

“Has been very helpful and supportive”

“Great therapist i recommend him.”

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