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John Jaksich

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John Jaksich, LPC

Arizona

Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Anxiety

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Where John stands

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Arizona / LPC-23944
NPI
1376130013
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Arizona

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship patterns
  • Practical coping skills

About John

John Jaksich is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 15 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career transitions, and depression. He also helps people dealing with codependency and related relationship patterns.

John keeps sessions straightforward. He listens to the problem as you describe it and helps identify small, practical steps you can try between meetings. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way of daily functioning and relationships, and on clear ways to practice new responses.

He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address panic, social anxiety, mood concerns, and the fallout from trauma or prolonged stress. When physical illness, caregiving, or aging factors are present, he works to link emotional reactions to everyday routines and responsibilities. The goal is clearer thinking and more manageable choices rather than quick fixes.

Common topics include setting boundaries, coping with another person’s drinking or mood, communication breakdowns, and career-related stress. Sessions often include skills practice, behavior changes, and problem-focused planning that can be used between visits.

People who prefer direct, practical work tend to find his style helpful. He meets with adults in Arizona and conducts therapy in English. Before booking, confirm the current session options to make sure they fit your needs.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

John uses evidence-based techniques that focus on skills and behavior change. Cognitive-style approaches help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns, test those thoughts, and practice alternative responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Behavioral techniques concentrate on changing actions - such as creating routines, gradual exposure to feared situations, and activity planning - to rebuild confidence and reduce avoidance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. John treats that as a collaborative process and will discuss which methods match your goals, preferences, and the problems you bring. Together you can try approaches, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is impractical. Ask about the specific session options offered so you can choose what fits your day and needs.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Arizona

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, career transitions, and depression, with additional focus on codependency and related issues.

What is his therapy style like?

His approach is direct and practical, focusing on clear steps and skills people can use between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience as a counselor working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in Arizona.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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