John Uriarte, LCSW

John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas who brings nearly four decades of experience to his therapeutic work. He earned a Master of Social Welfare from the University of California, Berkeley and has been providing clinical social work since 1987, combining formal training with long-term practical experience. As an LCSW he focuses on helping people navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, career transitions, and a wide range of life changes.

John is a 24-year U.S. Army veteran who retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During his military career he provided counseling to soldiers and their family members, including deployment-era care in Iraq, and continued that focus as a civilian working with Veterans Affairs. That background informs his skill working with veterans, first responders, and families adjusting to the effects of service and trauma. He also works with people facing everyday transitions - from divorce and midlife changes to new phases of parenthood.

John uses an experienced, listening-centered approach and draws on methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive strategies, and trauma-informed tools. He offers practical, collaborative support for building coping skills, improving communication, and restoring a sense of direction after difficult events. For those willing to ask for help, he provides steady guidance aimed at real-life improvements.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with John Uriarte

John often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods to meet each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating formed in early relationships and focuses on building safer, more secure ways of connecting - this approach is helpful for intimacy issues, family problems, and attachment concerns. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the therapist's empathic listening and genuine presence so clients can explore their own solutions - it supports self esteem, coping with change, and a sense of personal agency.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. John works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. His aim is to match practical techniques with the client's values and readiness for change.

Online therapy with John is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, geographic constraints, and varying comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during transitions, to access support from home, and to fit sessions into everyday life while working toward meaningful change.