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John Swearengin

Experienced LPC offering practical, compassionate therapy

LPC Arizona

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About John

John Swearengin brings 40 years of professional experience as an LPC in Arizona to his therapeutic practice, helping people navigate addictions, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions. He emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and adapts discussions and treatment approaches to the particulars of each client’s situation.

Background and approach

His work often addresses motivation, self-esteem, career challenges, grief, and a range of mental health conditions including depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Swearengin draws from several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral approaches, client-centered techniques, DBT tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing, to shape collaborative plans that fit individual needs.

He presents therapy as a supportive partnership aimed at strengthening coping skills, clarifying goals, and building confidence. Throughout the process he focuses on empowering clients while honoring their pace and preferences, recognizing that initiating change requires courage and commitment.

Practical approaches for online therapy and skill building

John Swearengin commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches and client-centered methods to guide online work. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and skill practice, which can help with anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective, offering empathic listening and collaborative exploration to clarify values and goals and to strengthen motivation.

He also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; DBT skills training teaches concrete strategies for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Determining which blend of approaches fits best is part of the collaborative process - therapists will work with clients to align methods to their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow flexibility in how and when support happens. These options make it easier to balance therapy with work and family life, follow up between sessions, and maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult to arrange.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career challenges, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
What style of therapy might be used?
Therapy is tailored to the person but can include client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related areas, bringing long-term practical perspective to treatment.
What credentials and location apply?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with license AZ LPC LPC-11751.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Services are provided in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English