John Engebretson, LPC, LCPC

John Engebretson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Colorado with 20 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction and codependency concerns. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, sleep problems, career change, bipolar disorder, and caregiving strain.

John draws on clear, conversational methods rather than jargon. Sessions focus on practical steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He uses straightforward tools to help with impulse control, communication problems, and rebuilding a routine after difficult events.

His background includes long experience in community-based settings across multiple states. That history means he is used to working with people who have experienced emotional or physical trauma and those navigating co-occurring concerns such as intellectual disability or autism spectrum differences. He keeps treatment focused on what a person wants to change now.

In session John uses elements of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, existential ideas, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. He frames these approaches as ways to clarify what matters, test out new behaviors, and manage upsetting thoughts and urges. Expect a mix of talking, skill practice, and goal-focused planning.

People who come for help often need concrete steps for setting limits, reducing people-pleasing, or coping with someone else's drinking or moods. John helps people identify patterns, try small changes, and track what actually helps over time.

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