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John Jaksich
Experience
15 years
Based in
Arizona
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Arizona

John Jaksich

LPC

Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Arizona · LPC-23944
NPI
1376130013

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  • Focus on daily skills
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Evidence informed care

About John

John Jaksich, LPC helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and career changes. He focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. John writes short-term goals with clients and uses straightforward techniques to reduce overwhelm and build clearer priorities.

He listens for patterns that keep people stuck, like control issues, codependency, or communication problems. Sessions often include skill building for managing panic, easing social anxiety, and coping with mood shifts. John also supports people facing chronic illness, blended family tensions, divorce, addiction concerns, and issues that come with aging.

John draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He pairs gentle challenge with concrete tools, so clients leave with things they can try between meetings. The tone in the room is respectful and practical, with focus on what changes will matter most in daily life.

Over 15 years of practice in Arizona have shaped his approach to real-world problems. John is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, in Arizona. He uses that clinical experience to help people navigate transitions, grief, and rebuilding after relationship setbacks.

Many clients come for help with commitment or infidelity worries, fatherhood stresses, or first-responder strains. John works collaboratively to set priorities, track progress, and adjust strategies as life shifts. He encourages small, sustainable steps toward better functioning.

To begin, he asks people to name their most urgent concern and one small change they want to make. That keeps the work focused and helps measure results over time.

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

Approaches and how they fit into online therapy

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes learning concrete coping skills for anxiety and panic so the person can reduce intense symptoms and handle stressful moments more calmly. Another approach centers on improving communication and behavior patterns in relationships by identifying repeating dynamics and practicing different responses to those patterns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with each person, try methods that match their goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are invited to share their preferences and to evaluate progress together rather than being given a fixed plan from the start.

For online work, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to keep. They also let people meet with a licensed professional from different locations within the same state, which can help maintain continuity during life changes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

John works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and career changes. He also helps with issues like chronic pain, addiction, codependency, and infidelity.

What is the general approach in therapy sessions?

Sessions are practical and collaborative. The focus is on clear goals, skill building, and small changes that improve daily life.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

He has 15 years of experience working with a range of life challenges and transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist holds an LPC credential, listed as Arizona LPC, and practices in Arizona.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I start therapy with this clinician?

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