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John Jaksich

John Jaksich, LPC

Therapist · Arizona · 15+ years of experience

Calm practical support for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Arizona
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Arizona)
LPC · No. LPC-23944
NPI
1376130013

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression help
  • Aging issues

About John

John Jaksich is an LPC who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and career transitions. He is based in Arizona and brings 15 years of experience to conversations about life change and emotional struggle.

He focuses on practical solutions that fit each person's situation. Sessions look at how mood, relationships, and work pressures interact. He also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues when they affect a person’s daily life and choices.

In the room he offers calm, steady support and asks straightforward questions to clarify problems. He helps people build coping skills, manage symptoms, and plan next steps that feel doable. Expect clear talk about goals and small changes that add up over time.

His background includes a decade and a half of clinical practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience covers worries from social anxiety and panic to trauma recovery and ongoing mood concerns.

People meet him for help with chronic health impacts, blended family dynamics, addiction-related problems, fatherhood struggles, and communication or commitment issues. He also works with those coping with grief, guilt, or relationship infidelity.

John aims to create a straightforward, respectful space for each person to understand their options. He encourages active collaboration so people leave sessions with steps they can try between appointments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often focus on changing thoughts and behaviors or on building skills for managing strong emotions. Cognitive-based methods help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try out clearer ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Skill-building approaches teach practical tools for coping with panic, stress, and relationship conflicts, such as breathing strategies, communication rehearsals, and stepwise exposure to feared situations.

Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past efforts, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made or needs change.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, make scheduling around work easier, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue care during life transitions or when chronic health issues limit travel. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based exercises to an online setting so clients still practice skills between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, plus related issues like chronic pain, addiction, and aging and geriatric issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is direct and supportive, focusing on practical coping skills, goal setting, and clear plans that people can try between sessions.

What kind of experience does he bring?

He has 15 years of clinical experience addressing mood disorders, trauma recovery, panic and social anxiety, and life transitions.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as an Arizona LPC, and practices in Arizona.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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