John Uriarte

John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with nearly four decades of clinical experience. He began his social work career after earning a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley in 1987. John speaks plainly and listens closely; he offers a steady presence for people who decide to reach out for help.

John spent 24 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He provided counseling to soldiers and their family members during military service and in combat zones, and later continued work with veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Those years shaped his comfort with transition, stress, and trauma-related concerns.

In clinical practice he helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and relationship strains. He also supports those dealing with parenting pressures, sleep problems, career changes, and compassion fatigue. His work includes focus on attachment issues, ADHD, chronic illness and caregiver strain.

John uses straightforward methods that help people notice what matters, change small patterns, and move toward clearer choices. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work to match the moment in session.

People who come to him often want practical steps and honest conversation about life shifts - divorce, career moves, or coping after loss. He describes his role simply: to listen and help anyone who has the courage to ask for help.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small actions toward those values, even when feelings are uncomfortable. It often suits clients coping with anxiety, depression, or major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, anger, and sleep concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people build different ways of relating and regulating difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals, preferences, and current concerns. Sessions can adjust over time if a different focus would be more helpful.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats directly before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, avoid travel time, and let conversations continue while someone is managing a job, caregiving, or relocation. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions and focus on practical changes that translate into everyday life.