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John McCafferty

John McCafferty

LPCC

Therapist · New Mexico · 39+ years of experience

Experienced counselor focused on relationships and anger management

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical skills focus
  • 39 years experience

About John

John McCafferty is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in New Mexico. He brings 39 years working in relationship coaching and 24 years of clinical practice to sessions. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and low self-esteem. John aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and affirming for someone taking that first step.

He uses a simple, down-to-earth style in sessions. He listens without judgment and helps people name what feels hard. He blends client-centered work with practical tools drawn from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practice. For relationship concerns he also draws on principles from the Gottman Method to address communication and connection.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, doable changes. John helps people build skills to manage strong emotions, cope with life changes, and improve how they interact with others. He also supports people wrestling with commitment questions, infidelity, divorce and separation, and men's issues.

John's background includes decades of coaching couples and individuals through relationship strain and life transitions. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort where the client sets priorities and he offers strategies and feedback. He encourages honest talk about feelings, behavior patterns, and practical next steps.

People who choose him can expect straightforward guidance, practiceable techniques, and attention to everyday challenges. He works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, follow the Start Therapy process on the site and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness Therapy

Experience

39+ years

Credentials

New Mexico

Languages

English

Using Client-Centered, CBT, and Mindfulness Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and helping people name their feelings. It helps when someone needs a space to talk through anger, grief, or relationship strain without feeling judged.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep a problem going. It offers simple exercises and step-by-step strategies to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and stay calmer in tense moments. It can be useful alongside other practical techniques for emotion regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That choice often shifts as progress is made, and sessions are adapted to practical needs.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make appointments easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while working on stress, anger, relationships, and coping skills.

At a glance

Listed location
New Mexico
Experience
39+ years
Credentials
LPCC
Languages
English
License (New Mexico)
LPCC · No. CCMH005995
NPI
1043309404

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 this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like commitment, communication problems, divorce, infidelity, life purpose, men's issues, aging and self-love.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions mix practical skills from cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and relationship work from the Gottman Method.

How much experience does he have?

He has 39 years of experience in relationship coaching and 24 years of clinical practice. That experience informs his work on relationship strain and life transitions.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in New Mexico. His profile lists practice based in New Mexico.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I get started?

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