John Funk, LCSW

John Funk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - who brings many years of practice to supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and other concerns. He holds licensure in Texas and New Mexico, with two decades of work under the highest social work license in New Mexico and more than a decade holding the highest social work license in Texas. The LCSW credential denotes that he is a licensed clinical social worker with training and experience in clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention.

He has worked with a wide range of conditions including PTSD, OCD, panic and phobias, and helps clients address issues such as addictions, grief, intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, and self-esteem. John combines attention to symptoms with a focus on relationships and life context, creating space for clients to explore patterns and practical coping strategies. He emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly.

John recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage, and he affirms the decision to seek help. He aims to partner with each person to identify goals, develop skills, and move toward greater wellbeing at a pace that fits their needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

John draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach helps people understand attachment needs and repair relational patterns that contribute to anxiety, avoidance, or intimacy concerns.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the client's perspective and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration. This approach supports people who want a respectful, strengths-based space to explore feelings and set their own pace for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, or panic. CBT offers structured tools that clients can apply between sessions to notice shifts in mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into daily life and access care from different locations. These options help people maintain continuity of care and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.