John Uriarte, LCSW

John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with decades of clinical practice. He began his social work career after earning a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and has been in practice since 1987. John combines direct listening with straightforward help for people willing to ask for support.

John spent 24 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. He worked with soldiers and family members facing military stressors, and provided counseling to service members during the Iraq war. After transitioning to civilian work he continued serving veterans through VA settings and community practice.

In sessions he focuses on real life problems and transitions. That includes coping with loss, moving through divorce, handling midlife change, and managing work and family stress. He also addresses anxiety, depression, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. He uses clear, practical conversation and goal-focused strategies rather than jargon.

John draws on several therapy methods to tailor care to the person in front of him. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and existential perspectives. Those approaches guide how he helps people change unhelpful patterns and try different ways of living.

People who come for help can expect a calm, experienced clinician who listens first. He welcomes conversations about parenting strain, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, chronic pain and career stress. To begin, the usual first step is a short intake to match goals and plan next steps.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

John often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior, then trying specific changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. He adapts techniques over time if something isn’t working and checks in about progress during sessions.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy schedules, lets them connect without travel, and makes it easier to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments. Online work can also make brief check-ins or follow-ups simpler to schedule while maintaining ongoing therapeutic work.