John Bazan, LCSW

John Bazan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Texas with ten years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, mood concerns, and the everyday impacts of addiction and loss. He brings a straightforward, respectful approach and supports clients who want practical skills to move forward.

He centers sessions on what matters most to each person. John listens first, then helps set small, doable goals. He uses clear tools and exercises people can try between sessions to test what works in daily life.

John draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people act in line with their values, and Client-Centered methods to keep the work rooted in each person’s experience. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear when someone needs tools for emotion regulation and staying present.

He has experience with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, trauma and grief, and problems tied to sexuality and gender. He also supports people navigating kink and alternative sexual cultures, polyamory, and challenges around HIV, shame, or identity.

Sessions are offered in English and John works with clients in Texas and beyond. He aims to make therapy collaborative and practical, helping people try small changes, track results, and adjust as they learn.

How John Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

John commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. CBT involves identifying patterns that keep problems going and testing new ways of thinking and acting to see what helps.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps that match those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. That approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist talks with clients about their goals and preferences, then chooses or blends methods to match those needs. Progress is monitored and methods are adjusted based on what a client finds useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video works well for in-depth conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking homework, or getting support between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, family, and travel while keeping the therapeutic work consistent.