- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Emotion-focused work
About John
John Funk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
He uses plain, direct conversation to help people talk through what feels stuck. Sessions focus on naming feelings, sorting the patterns that keep problems alive, and practicing different ways to respond. He draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to guide that work.
John has long experience with trauma, PTSD, panic, and phobias, and he also supports people coping with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and compassion fatigue. He helps with relationship topics such as communication problems, commitment and codependency, and separation or divorce. Other areas he addresses include abandonment, attachment issues, dissociation, and forgiveness.
In sessions he aims for an open, nonjudgmental tone where thoughts and feelings can be named and discussed. He encourages practical steps between meetings so people can try new responses in everyday life. The focus is on concrete tools and clearer understanding rather than jargon.
John practices in Texas. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, clients follow the platform prompts to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment through the online booking flow.
How John blends therapy approaches online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and close relationships shape current feelings and expectations. It can help people understand patterns in relationships, abandonment fears, and how trust develops or breaks down. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It helps by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety or depressive cycles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on recognizing and expressing core emotions and repairing how people connect in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. John will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and may shift as therapy progresses.
Confirm current online session options before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can fit into busy schedules, shorten commute time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats allow shorter check-ins when needed, and others reduce the need to be on camera for a session. These practical benefits can make it easier to practice new skills between meetings and to keep therapeutic momentum while managing everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue.
How does he approach guilt or shame?
He uses a mix of attachment-informed and emotion-focused strategies alongside CBT and DBT skills to help people name guilt or shame and practice new ways of responding.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship difficulties.
Is he a licensed clinician and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking through the platform, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does the subscription and first session process work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; start by completing the short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.