About John
John Coaxum is a licensed professional counselor clinical candidate, LPCC, based in Ohio who focuses on helping people feel less stuck and more capable. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Sessions aim to make small, practical shifts that add up over time.
He offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can tell their story and set clear goals. Conversations mix compassionate listening with straightforward planning.
Background and approach
The goal is to turn insight into action so clients see real progress. John pays particular attention to patterns in relationships and attachment. He helps people improve communication, cope with infidelity, and address process addictions such as problematic porn use, exercise, or gambling.
He also supports men working through identity, purpose, and life-role questions. His style balances empathy with practical tools. That can mean learning new ways to talk with a partner, building habits to reduce daily anxiety, or mapping steps through a life transition.
He has four years of clinical experience and holds the LPCC credential. People who reach out can expect a collaborative process. John works with each person to set goals, try strategies, and adjust as needed.
If you want a focused approach to reduce stress, repair communication, or find clearer direction, he can help you make steady progress.
Therapeutic techniques and how they fit online
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on relationships and practical change. One common focus is attachment-oriented work, which looks at patterns in how people relate to others and helps build more supported ways of connecting. This can help when communication breaks down, or when past wounds affect current relationships.He also emphasizes skills-based strategies for managing stress and anxiety. These techniques teach specific tools for coping with overwhelming feelings, improving daily routines, and reducing the impact of triggers. They are useful for people dealing with depression, anxiety, or life transitions who want clear steps to follow.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences, try strategies together, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide which techniques to prioritize so the work fits real life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also make it simpler to use phone-only sessions when video would be difficult, or to schedule meetings during a work break. Ask about current options when you start the matching process.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 4 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English