John Saunders, LMHC

John Saunders is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York with 12 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. John aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful of each person's courage.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions emphasize listening first, then practical steps people can try between meetings. John adapts short-term tools and longer conversations depending on what you need right now.

John draws from Client-Centered Therapy to place the person's goals at the center of the work. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help spot unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies to build emotional regulation skills. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy guide change when motivation or concrete steps are the priority.

Over a dozen years of practice have included work with life transitions, chronic illness, grief, and relationship-driven stress tied to family of origin or adoption and foster care experiences. He also supports people navigating aging concerns, hospice and end-of-life questions, and health challenges such as cancer or HIV/AIDS.

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. John asks people to consider what they hope to change and brings a practical, steady approach to help achieve those goals.

How John Tailors Approaches for Online Work

John uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, person-focused relationship where the client's goals guide the work. This approach is helpful when someone needs a steady listening presence and support to decide what to address first.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that increase stress or anxiety and to practice different responses. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and concerns that respond to clear steps and homework between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. John collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, motivation, and what feels most useful. That means checking in regularly and adjusting strategies as needed so the work stays relevant.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm what session formats are currently offered before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use video when interaction matters or audio when less bandwidth is available. Licensed professionals can use these options to help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the focus of the work.