- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused methods
About John
John Funk is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and other struggles such as addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy. He also works with concerns like parenting stress, ADHD, sleep and eating problems, and coping with life changes.
He uses practical, talk-based approaches in sessions. He draws on attachment-focused work to look at how relationships shape feelings. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. He also integrates emotion-focused and dialectical strategies when they fit the problem.
Sessions are focused on honest conversation and clear steps you can try between meetings. He emphasizes straightforward feedback and small, actionable changes rather than abstract theory. People who come because they feel stuck after work, a relationship change, health shifts, or loss will find a focus on what to try next.
John’s background includes long experience in social work at advanced licensure levels and many years helping people with trauma, panic, and mood concerns. He works in English and is based in Texas. For scheduling, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then arrange a first session.
He asks people to expect collaborative planning in early meetings. Together they identify priorities and practical steps to address stress, communication troubles, or the search for clearer purpose.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work can fit
John combines Attachment-Based Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that help people look at how relationships shape feelings and then change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how those patterns influence current reactions. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to try between sessions.He also uses client-centered and emotion-focused ideas to keep the work grounded in clear, respectful conversation. Finding the right approach is part of the early meetings. He will work collaboratively with the client to decide which methods match the person’s goals and preferences rather than imposing a single style.
The biography does not list exact session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone choose sessions that suit their comfort with video or audio. Licensed professionals can adapt attachment, CBT, and emotion-focused exercises to remote sessions so the work stays practical and focused on what matters next.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns such as parenting stress and ADHD.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses talk-based, practical methods drawing on attachment work, client-centered conversations, CBT, DBT skills, and emotion-focused techniques to help clarify next steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working at advanced social work licensure levels and has spent many years helping people with trauma, panic, and mood concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available with him?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether telehealth or in-person meetings are offered.
How are costs handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.