CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

JS Portrait of John Sperry

John Sperry

Calm, practical therapy for life transitions

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
Explore online therapy options

About John

John Sperry is an LCMHC practicing in North Carolina who draws on 16 years of clinical experience to help people navigate depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship struggles, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes a client-centered stance that prioritizes listening and empathy while using evidence-informed strategies to address patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way of well-being. This combination supports practical goal-setting alongside attention to the feelings that underpin change.

In sessions he aims to establish an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions and experiment with new coping skills. He encourages collaboration, helping clients identify priorities and small, achievable steps toward greater satisfaction.

His background includes work with grief, parenting and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and substance-related struggles, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and life transitions. John frames therapy as a partnership focused on empowerment and realistic progress toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online



John commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help clients make practical shifts while feeling heard. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and habit-based problems such as addictions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel supported as they explore emotions and set personal goals.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. John collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds to keep treatment relevant and manageable.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These options allow sessions to fit into busy lives and to continue work on skills and reflections between meetings, supporting steady progress toward the changes a client wants to make.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy issues, eating and substance-related matters, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What kind of therapeutic approach can I expect?
Therapy blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques to address both emotions and skills.
How long has he been practicing?
John has 16 years of professional experience supporting people through a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is John licensed and based?
He holds an LCMHC license in North Carolina listed as NC LCMHC 9722 and practices from that state.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English