Dr. Juan Barthelemy, LCSW, LICSW

Dr. Juan Barthelemy is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Texas. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and brings nine years of experience to his work. He focuses on practical help for everyday problems like anxiety, depression, anger, and substance issues. He typically uses straightforward talk and goal-focused sessions. He helps people break down problems into small steps. He listens for what matters most and adapts plans to each person’s situation. Many clients come for help with relationships, parenting strains, or challenges after a separation. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and work or career stress. ADHD and mood concerns are part of his practice as well. His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often include setting clear goals, trying new behaviors between meetings, and noticing patterns that keep problems going. People can expect a practical tone and a focus on skills they can use right away. He emphasizes respect, cultural awareness, and straightforward guidance. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Dr. Barthelemy offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. He asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire to match with his practice and then schedule a first session.

Approaches and online care that focus on change

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people notice how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior and then try different, practical strategies to change those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and mood concerns. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is useful for substance use, readiness for new habits, and situations where motivation feels mixed. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on setting clear goals and building small steps toward them. Sessions usually highlight strengths and what is already working, so progress can start quickly. Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then shape the plan together. That collaboration helps match methods to the problem. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone can be a good short check-in or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging lets people share updates and get support between meetings. These options offer flexibility for different rhythms and needs.