John Douglass is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 20 years of experience.
01About John
John Douglass is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, and issues related to identity and self-esteem. He also addresses concerns like abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family challenges, and communication problems.
His approach centers on the person in front of him. He uses a client-directed style to help people clear out repetitive patterns and see what matters most.
Background and approach
He helps clients name emotions and notice how feelings influence behaviors so they can make different choices. John blends several therapy methods to match each person’s needs. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at connection and closeness, Emotionally-Focused Therapy to work on emotional bonds, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation.
He also brings client-centered and existential perspectives when exploring values and meaning. He trained at the University of Alabama and earned a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Early clinical work included a two-year residency focused on pastoral marriage and family therapy, and later trainings emphasized trauma-informed care and adoption competency.
John offers practical, down-to-earth sessions that focus on what the client wants to change. He accepts international clients and holds sessions in English using several online formats and phone options.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License LPC02930 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1336766757 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- 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
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods John names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods John names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships. Online sessions use conversation and reflective exercises to explore attachment patterns and improve closeness and trust in relationships. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and shift the emotions that drive troubling interactions. Through guided conversations, clients can reframe key moments and practice new ways of responding to partners or loved ones. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; online work often includes practicing skills, short check-ins, and tracking progress between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, previous experiences, and preferences to recommend methods that fit. Clients can try an approach and adjust the plan as they see what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and schedules allow. Phone sessions can be easier when camera use is difficult, and live chat or text-based messaging works for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel demands while using the selected therapeutic approaches.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does John address in therapy?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, self-esteem, and related family and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-directed, down-to-earth style that helps people name emotions and spot patterns. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps clients can try between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 20 years of practice experience and completed a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling. Early work included a two-year residency in pastoral marriage and family therapy and later trainings in trauma-informed care.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Alabama and practices from that location.
Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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