John Uriarte, LCSW

Texas · 39 years in practice

John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided counseling since 1987.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 51489 · expires September 2027
NPI: 1588736037 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 39
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About John

John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has provided counseling since 1987. He trained at the University of California, Berkeley and has nearly four decades of practice. He works from a straightforward stance - listening first, then helping people find practical ways forward.

John spent 24 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He counseled soldiers and their families through military stress and continued that work with veterans after returning to civilian practice.

Background and approach

Those experiences shaped an ability to help people cope with big life changes and transitions. In sessions he uses clear, direct conversation to address everyday problems. He helps people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, sleep problems, and relationship concerns.

He also supports people dealing with grief, career shifts, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. John draws on Existential approaches along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. That mix lets him focus both on immediate coping skills and on deeper questions about meaning and values.

He also offers hypnotherapy when appropriate. People who come to him often want down-to-earth guidance for transitions such as divorce, career change, military-related adjustment, or midlife shifts. He aims to help people make choices that match their values and to reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches John names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Existential Therapy helps people face big life questions and find personal meaning; it can be useful for transitions, emptiness, or midlife concerns and focuses on values and choice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to accept difficult thoughts and commit to actions that reflect personal values, which can reduce distress and increase purposeful behavior. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current ties and communication, helping with intimacy issues, trust, and connection.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and what feels helpful in sessions. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting as therapy proceeds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and exercises that benefit from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow quick references, brief reflections, or flexible check-ins between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity during transitions or travel.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does John address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and career or life changes among other concerns.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is plainspoken and collaborative. Sessions mix listening, practical skill work, and discussions about values and meaning.

What is his background and experience?

John has practiced clinical social work since 1987 and is a 24-year U.S. Army veteran who retired as a lieutenant colonel, with long experience counseling service members and families.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the credential LCSW and practices in Texas as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he provide?

He works using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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