John Swearengin is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with 40 years of experience.
01About John
John Swearengin is a licensed professional counselor in Arizona with 40 years of experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth help for people facing addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. He aims to treat everyone with respect and compassion and to meet each person where they are.
In sessions he listens first and tailors conversation to the person in front of him. He works with common life issues like stress, career worries, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and grief.
Background and approach
He also addresses attention concerns, bipolar mood patterns, sleeping and eating difficulties, and caregiver fatigue. John uses a mix of approaches depending on a person’s needs. He draws on client-centered methods to follow the client’s lead, cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and motivational interviewing to build momentum for change.
Mindfulness and dialectical strategies are also part of his toolkit for managing strong emotions. His practice emphasizes practical steps and steady support. That can mean breaking big problems into small actions, practising skills between sessions, or talking through patterns that keep someone stuck.
The focus is on what will make life feel safer and more manageable day to day. People who prefer a calm, respectful counselor and clear next steps may find his approach helpful. He encourages questions about how therapy will work and works together with clients to set realistic goals.
02Credentials
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-11751 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1750505343 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods John names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic Therapy
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
Therapeutic approaches for online work
John often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies and motivational interviewing when working online. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s concerns so sessions reflect what matters most. Cognitive behavioral approaches look at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teach concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons for change and build small steps toward those goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will ask about goals, past efforts, and what feels most useful, then suggest methods to try. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as needed so therapy fits the person’s needs and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video is good for full conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text-based messaging make brief check-ins and step-by-step coaching possible between longer sessions. These options support continuity and flexibility while working through addictions, stress, mood concerns, or relationship patterns.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does John address?
He helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and grief. He also works with stress, career challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting strain.
What is his general therapy style?
He practices a client-centered style that respects a person’s pace and priorities. He pairs that with practical tools like cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to support change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of behavioral and emotional concerns. That background informs a straightforward and steady approach to therapy.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Arizona. Sessions are offered to people located in Arizona.
In what languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options allow different ways to check in and practice skills between meetings.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist’s availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and logistics before scheduling.
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