John Catron
Compassionate counseling for change
LMHC Indiana
- Experience
- 21 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About John
John Catron is a licensed mental health counselor in Indiana who focuses on supporting people facing addictions, relationship concerns, grief and loss, intimacy-related struggles, and major life transitions.
Background and approach
With 21 years of clinical experience, he blends practical skills and compassion to help clients explore difficult emotions and develop actionable strategies for change. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space that encourages honest sharing and collaboration.
His work draws on a mix of cognitive behavioral tools, client-centered listening, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed thinking to tailor interventions to each person's needs. Over the past 14 years he has also supervised therapists and case managers, bringing experience mentoring newer clinicians alongside direct client care.
Outside of clinical practice he writes on topics such as addiction and meditation, and integrates insights from that work into therapy. He recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and aims to meet clients where they are, helping them set realistic goals and move forward at a manageable pace.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors; it is often used for concerns such as addiction-related habits, mood changes after loss, and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can explore feelings and set goals at their own pace; this approach helps when someone needs a supportive, nonjudgmental space to process difficult experiences.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works together with each person to determine which strategies best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds to keep the work practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect in formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain regular work on issues like addiction recovery, grief processing, or relationship repair while balancing other life responsibilities.
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Experience
21+ years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English