Therapist profile
John Uriarte, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Parenting and fatherhood
About John
John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 39 years of clinical experience. He trained at the University of California, Berkeley, earning his Master’s in Social Welfare, and has worked extensively with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship concerns. He also lists parenting, family issues, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and career or life transitions among his areas of focus.
John is a military veteran and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 24 years in the U.S. Army. He spent years counseling service members and their families, including work in a war zone and later with the Veterans Affairs system. That background shaped his familiarity with transitions, phase-of-life stress, and the strain that caregiving and frontline work can bring.
In sessions he listens first and then helps people talk through what matters to them. He draws on methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered techniques to address problems such as anxiety, grief, and difficulty managing anger. He also uses Attachment-Based and Existential ideas when relevant.
People who come to him often need help coping with major changes - divorce, midlife shifts, or the move from military to civilian life. He also notes experience with ADHD, chronic illness and pain, fatherhood issues, and communication problems that affect family life.
John offers practical conversation and skills-driven work alongside deeper discussion about values and relationships. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step is used to set up a first appointment.
How sessions work
How John’s approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take action consistent with those values, while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and close relationships shape current patterns and can be helpful when communication and connection feel strained.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to what is most pressing and recommend methods that fit the person’s goals and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as sessions proceed to match changing needs.
The biography does not specify exact session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or parenting schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue care after a life transition or while managing chronic health concerns. Discuss format and scheduling during the matching and first-session steps to find what fits best.
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Experience
39+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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What kinds of family issues does he help with?
He lists family problems, family of origin issues, fatherhood issues, and parenting as areas he addresses. He helps individuals sort through family conflict and role changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and works conversationally, then introduces practical techniques. He draws on ACT, CBT, client-centered, attachment, and existential approaches as useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 39 years of practice since completing his master's degree and a long history of working with military personnel and their families.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription and location.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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