John Cloud

Supportive LCSW using CBT and practical strategies

LCSW Oklahoma

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About John

John Cloud is an LCSW practicing in Oklahoma who centers his work on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside complementary therapeutic approaches.

Background and approach

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use concerns, and offers LGBT-affirming care while addressing a broad range of life challenges such as grief, intimacy issues, career strain, and compassion fatigue. With four years of clinical experience, he emphasizes a compassionate, client-centered atmosphere where practical skills meet personal meaning.

John helps clients develop coping strategies for anxiety and addiction, work through attachment and communication problems, and confront feelings of guilt, shame, or isolation. His practice also attends to complex situations like bipolar disorder management, parenting and fatherhood issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and co-occurring difficulties.

Sessions blend evidence-informed techniques with reflective conversation to support resilience and clearer decision making. John aims to collaborate with clients to identify priorities, craft actionable goals, and strengthen interpersonal capacities so they can move forward with greater clarity and purpose.

How therapy approaches and online care work together

John integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into remote sessions to offer both skill-focused and values-oriented help. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns, using concrete exercises and homework to build more effective coping. ACT emphasizes mindful acceptance of difficult thoughts and emotions while helping clients clarify personal values and take committed action toward a meaningful life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and he takes a collaborative stance in tailoring methods to each person's goals and preferences. Together the therapist and client review progress, adjust techniques, and select strategies that fit the client’s circumstances so therapeutic work feels purposeful and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical benefits like greater scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it simpler to continue consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain momentum while accommodating busy lives and changing needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career difficulties, and challenges like compassion fatigue and ADHD.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

The approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered work and other modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to balance practical skill building with deeper exploration of meaning and relationships.

What is the therapist's professional background?

He is a licensed clinical social worker with four years of experience providing psychotherapy and supporting clients through a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

John holds an LCSW license in Oklahoma, listed as OK LCSW 20866, and practices from that state.

Does he provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for meeting with this therapist?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging, offering multiple ways to access therapy depending on preference and need.

How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?

Fees vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that may be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English