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Juan Carlos Etienne

Juan Carlos Etienne, LPC

Therapist in Texas

Compassionate, practical counseling in English and Spanish

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Experience

3+ years

Credentials

LPC

Languages

English, Spanish

Based in

Texas

  • Evidence-based techniques
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Goal-focused support

About Juan

Juan Carlos Etienne is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. He offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Juan Carlos aims to create a calm, accepting space where people can speak honestly about what they are facing.

In sessions he focuses on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people feel and function better. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try new ways of responding. Conversations are plainspoken and goal-oriented, with room to process feelings and try small changes between meetings.

Juan Carlos emphasizes respect and nonjudgment. He encourages clients to name what matters to them and to take steps at a manageable pace. He also supports people coping with issues like attachment worries, abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, aging concerns, chronic illness and pain, and sexual culture matters such as BDSM and kink when relevant to a person's goals.

People who prefer direct, down-to-earth conversation may find his style a good fit. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and helps clients set clear short-term goals. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Many of the evidence-based therapeutic techniques Juan Carlos uses focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and on processing strong emotions. Cognitive approaches help people notice and challenge patterns of thinking that increase anxiety or low mood, and then practice different responses. Skills-based methods teach pacing, breathing, or communication strategies to reduce stress and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose methods that fit the client’s situation and adjust the plan as needed.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow scheduling around work or caregiving, and support shorter check-ins when that is helpful. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep progress moving while adapting to a client’s daily routine.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

License details

LPC · Texas
90296
NPI (National Provider Identifier)
1841069218

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and depression. He also addresses related areas like attachment issues, abandonment, and chronic illness challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are straightforward and practical. He listens, helps identify unhelpful patterns, and suggests small steps clients can try between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of professional work experience. His background includes helping people with mood and relationship concerns.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He holds an LPC credential in Texas and practices with that credential. Sessions are offered from his Texas practice.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, allowing clients to choose the language they prefer.

Are international clients supported?

Yes, he accepts international clients. Confirm any scheduling or legal considerations when you book.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Some intimacy concerns have a physical side. If you notice pain or other physical symptoms, please speak with a doctor as well. Therapy can sit alongside medical care, not replace it.

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