John McCafferty
Experienced therapist blending CBT and relational coaching
LPCC New Mexico
- Experience
- 39 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About John
John McCafferty is an LPCC with nearly four decades of experience in relationship coaching and decades of clinical practice in New Mexico. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people address stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
Background and approach
His background also includes work with grief and coping with life changes, and he brings experience addressing relationship difficulties such as communication problems, commitment concerns, divorce and infidelity, and issues of life purpose and self-love. McCafferty emphasizes collaborative work that centers the client's perspective, creating a professional environment in which thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment.
He blends practical, skills-based CBT techniques with empathic listening and mindfulness practices to support behavioral change and clearer emotional awareness. With a long history in relationship coaching, he also integrates principles from the Gottman Method when relevant to clients' relational goals.
Located in New Mexico, he offers services in English and accepts international clients. He encourages those taking the first step toward therapy and provides options that accommodate different schedules and communication preferences.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
John McCafferty uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies for changing behaviors and emotional responses; this can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. He also employs client-centered therapy, focusing on empathic listening and building a collaborative relationship so clients feel heard and can explore values, identity, and self-worth. When relevant to relationship concerns, principles from the Gottman Method inform work on communication and connection to address conflict and improve interaction patterns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and daily realities, then tailors methods and tools accordingly rather than assuming a single path will fit everyone. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with him is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible for varied routines and time zones. These remote formats allow clients to access licensed therapeutic support without travel, maintain continuity through life transitions, and use different communication styles for sessions and between-session contact when appropriate.
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Experience
39+ years
Licensed
New Mexico
Languages
English