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John Jaksich

Therapist · Arizona

John Jaksich, LPC

Effective, practical therapy for life challenges

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  • Evidence-based techniques
  • Focus on daily coping
  • Experience with complex issues

About John

John Jaksich, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career shifts, and depression. He speaks plainly and offers steady support for those coping with life changes. He works with adults who are managing complex situations and needs that affect daily life.

With 15 years of experience, he draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to tailor sessions to each person. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical coping skills, and steps that can be used between meetings. He often addresses issues tied to chronic pain, illness, or disability and concerns that come with aging and caregiving.

John pays attention to how relationships and life roles shape emotional health. He helps with communication problems, commitment worries, codependency, and the aftermath of separation or infidelity. He also supports people dealing with substance challenges and the stress linked to first responder roles.

His style is direct and compassionate. Conversations aim to identify patterns, try new ways of coping, and build routines that support mood and functioning. He balances problem-solving with time to process feelings.

People who choose him can expect a focus on practical tools and steady problem-solving. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

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 evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Many practitioners who use evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on clear, practical steps that clients can try between sessions. One common approach emphasizes structured skill-building to manage anxiety and mood, teaching breathing, behavioral activation, and routine planning to reduce symptoms and increase activity. Another centers on addressing relationship and communication patterns, helping people learn new ways to speak up, set boundaries, and repair interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Then the two of them choose techniques to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking to learn what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut down on travel time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. It can also offer shorter phone or video check-ins when concentration or bandwidth is limited. Ask about the specific session formats available when you schedule so arrangements match your needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John usually help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career transitions, and depression. He also works with related concerns like chronic pain, substance problems, and caregiving challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is direct and compassionate, with a focus on practical coping skills. Sessions aim to set goals, identify patterns, and practice new strategies between meetings.

What is his experience background?

He has 15 years of experience working with adults facing complex life challenges. That background informs his focus on problem-solving and emotional processing.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LPC credential and practices in Arizona. The listing shows the credential as AZ LPC.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy?

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

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