John brings a calm presence to conversations that can feel anything but calm. He’s comfortable talking about the things people often feel ashamed to say out loud, and he makes room for a little lighthearted humor along the way. Being human is hard enough without having to pretend you have it all together.
His style is honest and collaborative. He shares what he’s noticing so clients can step back and see their patterns with more compassion. He’ll help them make changes, but he won’t take over their decisions. With couples, that often means slowing down a familiar argument and finding a way to say what’s underneath it.
John is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a bachelor’s degree in Family Science and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. His work has taken him into several different settings, including five years in community mental health with children and families and ten years in private practice focused on compulsive sexual behaviors.
His background also includes eight years of executive coaching and leadership development, along with two years of counseling adults and teens. Across those settings, his focus stays personal: helping people understand themselves with a little more compassion and work toward changes that matter in everyday life.
Yes. John accepts Aetna, Cigna, Select Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Regence, Anthem EPA, DMBA, and Carelon. Self-pay options are also available, including HSA, cash, and Venmo, along with clergy or bishop pay.
Yes. John works with teens as well as adults who have OCD. He helps clients understand what keeps the cycle going and build skills they can use outside the therapy room.
Yes. John has extensive experience supporting people with compulsive sexual behaviors, including unwanted pornography use. His approach makes room for honest conversations without adding more shame, with an emphasis on healthier choices and meaningful connection.
Yes. John helps couples recognize communication patterns that keep them stuck and practice talking about difficult things more openly. The goal is to understand each other better and find ways to reconnect.
John offers sessions in English, both in person in Springville and online throughout Utah. His listed hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the practice for current openings.
