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John Flowers

Skilled counselor focused on practical change

LPC Virginia

Experience
13 years in practice
Focus areas
Anger, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About John

John Flowers is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 13 years of clinical experience. He centers his practice on clear, practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people address anger, low self-esteem, career crossroads, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

He aims to translate evidence-informed methods into everyday tools clients can use to manage thoughts, regulate emotions, and make steady progress toward goals. He approaches each client as an individual, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where concerns about motivation, workplace stress, money matters, or relationship patterns can be explored.

John also offers coaching-oriented support for those seeking clarity about life purpose, fatherhood challenges, or communication and control issues. He frames change as a process and partners with clients to build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and sustain practical steps forward.

Online approaches that support practical change

John integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-world evidence to reduce distress and change habits, which can be helpful for anger, low self-esteem, and workplace stress. Motivational interviewing emphasizes exploring ambivalence and strengthening a person's own reasons for change to boost commitment and follow-through on goals.

Finding the right approach is collaborative; he works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is and isn't working, try strategies informed by these approaches, and adjust the plan over time so sessions remain useful and focused on the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with him makes it easier to fit counseling into a busy life because he offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Those options allow for flexible scheduling, ongoing support between sessions when helpful, and access to licensed professionals from different locations, all aimed at keeping progress consistent and manageable.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with issues such as anger, self-esteem, career challenges, coping with life changes, and coaching needs, with additional attention to matters like codependency, communication problems, and workplace issues.
What therapeutic approach does he use in sessions?
Sessions draw on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy to help clients identify patterns, build motivation, and pursue achievable solutions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 13 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of concerns from motivation and confidence to life transitions and career stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia under VA LPC 0701006760.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services to people located outside the United States.
In what formats are sessions offered?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFatherhood issuesLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English