John Douglass, LPC

John Douglass is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, trauma and parenting challenges. He also supports people dealing with blended family issues and questions around intimacy and self-esteem.

He takes a client-directed, practical approach. Sessions focus on clarifying what feels stuck and naming the emotions behind behavior. That helps people see clear next steps and try different ways of responding to stress or conflict.

John draws on attachment-informed ideas when relationships are a main concern. He also uses client-centered listening and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to manage intense feelings. When trauma has affected daily life, he applies trauma-focused techniques that aim to reduce their hold on current reactions.

His background includes a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama and a Master of Arts in Agency Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed a two-year residency in Pastoral Marriage and Family Therapy where he worked with premarital couples, married couples, and families in a clinical setting.

He has experience supporting LGBTQ people and has pursued recent training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral approaches, trauma-informed care, and adoption competency. People who choose to work with him typically focus on clearer communication, managing difficult emotions, and practical steps for blended household concerns.

To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching process to schedule a first session and outline their main concerns so sessions can start with a clear focus.