John Engebretson, LPC, LCPC

John Engebretson is a licensed counselor (LPC, LCPC) with twenty years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He practices in Colorado and draws on practical, straightforward methods that focus on what a person wants to change. He aims for a warm, respectful tone in sessions and avoids judgmental labels.

He uses client-centered conversations to learn what matters to each person. Cognitive behavioral ideas help identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also weaves in solution-focused and motivational techniques to set clear goals and keep momentum.

John has worked a long time in community settings and has experience with substance use, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, sleep problems, career stress, and caregiving strain. Aging and geriatric issues are part of his additional focus areas.

Sessions emphasize practical steps and honest conversation. He tailors the plan to each person's situation and tests small changes to see what helps. The aim is to build skills that fit daily life rather than to use jargon or labels.

People who choose him can expect direct yet compassionate dialogue, collaborative goal setting, and a focus on workable solutions. If someone is ready to make changes, he offers steady guidance and encouragement.

How approach and online care work together

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so goals come from the client's priorities. It helps when someone wants a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through decisions and feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches simple experiments and small behavior changes for issues like anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and impulsivity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about what they want to change and try methods that fit their goals and pace. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to real life and to what feels useful.

For online therapy logistics, the biography does not specify formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people join from different locations if travel is difficult. Talk with the therapist about what session length and rhythm will fit your routine and goals.