John Engebretson

John Engebretson is a licensed professional counselor with two decades of experience. He practices in Colorado and brings a warm, interactive style to sessions. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and issues around parenting and career.

He uses straightforward talking and collaborative planning rather than labels. John draws on Client-Centered work to build trust and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. He also uses Solution-Focused and Motivational approaches to set short-term goals and keep progress moving.

His background includes long experience in community-based settings working with people who have faced trauma, emotional abuse, or impulse-control struggles. He has supported people coping with grief, sleep problems, bipolar mood concerns, and life transitions. He also has experience with autism spectrum issues, aging and caregiver stress, and intellectual disability concerns.

Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented. John will tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs and pace. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and avoiding stigmatizing labels while working toward clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better daily routines.

People who want to begin are invited to take a small step. John offers a collaborative starting point and steady support as goals and challenges become clearer over time.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. It helps build trust and keeps the work grounded in each person's goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and strengthen commitment to practical steps like cutting back on substances or improving routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying a skill-based exercise one week and focusing on values or motivation the next. The plan adapts as progress and barriers become clearer.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into busy days and fewer travel needs. Some people find online work makes it simpler to attend short check-ins or regular weekly sessions without rearranging much of their schedule. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options when booking to know what works best for your routine.