- Guilt and shame
- Family concerns
- LGBT issues
About John
John Koppenhaver is a Kansas LCP with 32 years of professional experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, family concerns, depression, LGBT issues, and coping with life changes. He asks straightforward questions and listens to what matters most to each person.
He creates a space where clients can speak about difficult thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. He has extensive experience with adolescents and with people who have been involved in the justice system. He also has focused work with people who struggle with depression and suicidal thinking.
Sessions tend to be practical and direct. He talks through current problems and helps clients identify small changes they can try between meetings. He will also discuss how family patterns, relationship stresses, or identity questions link to ongoing guilt or shame.
John has worked for decades with a wide range of concerns, including grief, isolation, obsessional thinking, and issues related to gender and sexuality. He has experience addressing difficult subjects such as infidelity, commitment doubts, and sexual subcultures in a nonjudgmental way.
For people carrying guilt or shame, he focuses on understanding what those feelings are tied to and what steps might reduce their day-to-day impact. He explains options clearly and helps people decide what to try next. To begin, he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Working online with evidence-based approaches
John uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems that commonly fuel guilt and shame. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which can reduce repetitive self-blame and ease anxiety. Another approach involves learning concrete behavior changes and coping skills to manage mood, stress, and relationship strain; this is useful for depression and for everyday functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review the concerns, goals, and preferences with the client and suggest which techniques to try first. Together they adjust the plan as progress or new issues emerge so the work stays relevant and practical.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people connect from different locations, which can help keep continuity when schedules change. Licensed professionals can use online work to maintain momentum between in-person meetings or when an in-person visit is not possible.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, depression, LGBT issues, and coping with life changes, among other areas.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He helps people identify what those feelings connect to and talks through practical steps to reduce their daily impact.
What is his professional background?
He has 32 years of professional experience and long experience with adolescents and justice-involved people.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCP licensed in Kansas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.