John Burkin
Experienced CBT-informed clinician focused on present goals
LCPC, LPCC Louisiana
- Experience
- 17 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Sleeping
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Languages
- English, German
About John
John Burkin brings 17 years of clinical experience to his work with adults seeking practical, goal-focused mental health care in Louisiana. He centers on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, self-esteem concerns, and issues related to sexual orientation.
Background and approach
Many clients who benefit from his approach are ready to engage in present-focused work and open to mindfulness practices. He began his career supporting people with severe psychiatric illness and substance use challenges alongside mood disorders, which shaped a direct yet compassionate style.
He creates a clear, collaborative therapeutic relationship and encourages clients to evaluate fit after an initial session rather than feeling obliged to continue. Humor, straightforward feedback, and a focus on measurable progress are common elements of his interactions.
John uses evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques, often incorporating Mindfulness and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy or Motivational Interviewing when helpful. He works with individual adults and prioritizes setting concrete goals that reflect each client’s values and needs.
Therapeutic Methods Applied to Online Care
John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical for addressing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and obsessive patterns. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be helpful for mood instability and panic-related concerns.Finding the best approach is collaborative; the therapist works with each person to discover which methods match their goals, preferences, and current needs. Sessions may combine techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused work as appropriate, and adjustments are made over time based on progress and client feedback.
Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make this collaborative process more accessible and flexible for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These options allow for consistent, scheduled contact and brief check-ins between longer sessions, helping clients practice skills and stay engaged while maintaining a therapy rhythm that fits their life.
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Experience
17+ years
Licensed
Louisiana, Florida, New Mexico, Nevada, Virginia
Languages
English, German