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Jarod Johnson

Jarod Johnson

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 6+ years of experience

Helping people manage strong emotions and life changes

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  • Person-focused care
  • Evidence-based methods
  • English sessions

About Jarod

Jarod Johnson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who uses practical, person-focused care to help people manage strong emotions and stressful life moments. He helps clients untangle issues like anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and anger so they can move forward with clearer choices and steadier reactions.

He works in plain terms and listens first. Sessions aim to build coping skills, improve communication, and strengthen self-understanding. Jarod supports people who want to reduce impulsive responses and reclaim balance after difficult experiences.

In his work he draws from several evidence-based approaches. He combines methods that focus on how relationships shape feelings, techniques that clarify unhelpful thoughts, and skills for managing strong emotions in the moment. This mix is shaped around each person rather than applied the same way to everyone.

People who come for help with trauma, mood concerns, or addiction often leave with practical tools. Those tools include ways to recognize triggers, steps to change harmful patterns, and strategies to handle anger without escalating conflict. Sessions also address sleep, eating concerns, self-esteem, and career stress when those issues are related.

Jarod has six years of counseling experience in Texas and works in English. He accepts international clients and asks people to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. This process helps him and the client find a good fit for goals and timing.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Texas, Colorado

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how earlier relationships shape current reactions and closeness. Online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns that fuel anger or withdrawal and practice different ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change reactions that lead to conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and preferences, then try methods that suit those needs. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively whether to emphasize skills work, insight into relationship patterns, or a mix of methods.

Confirm specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let clients do skills practice between meetings and bring real-life situations into the conversation, helping learning transfer to daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 82350
License (Colorado)
LPC · No. LPC.0021697
NPI
1467025536

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jarod help with?

He helps with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, anger, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and self-esteem.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is compassionate and practical, focusing on listening, building coping skills, and improving communication in everyday language.

How many years of experience does he have?

Jarod has six years of counseling experience working with people on mood concerns, trauma, addiction recovery, and life transitions.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Colorado (CO LPC) and Texas (TX LPC), and his practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

International clients are accepted; confirm any regional scheduling details when you book.

How are costs and payments handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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