- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT tools
About John
John Funk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, and several other emotional and behavioral challenges. He sees people who are navigating grief, intimacy questions, parenting strain, ADHD, and changes in life circumstances.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside attachment-based and client-centered approaches to address how emotions and interaction patterns affect daily life. In sessions he listens for how feelings show up in relationships and personal habits, and then helps name and work with those emotions. He also draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques when practical strategies are needed.
His work tends to focus on connection and understanding rather than labels. Conversations often start with what’s most upsetting now, then move to the patterns that keep those problems repeating. He helps people learn new ways to respond to triggers and strong feelings.
For people dealing with abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, commitment or control issues, he looks at how past experiences shape current reactions. He also supports people coping with dissociation, divisive life events like divorce, and the long tail of trauma and loss.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and down-to-earth. The first meeting typically gathers background and current goals, and later sessions mix emotional work with practical skills practice.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and working with emotions and interaction patterns that keep problems going. It can help when strong feelings or repeated relationship behaviors are getting in the way of daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current expectations and reactions, and helps people notice and change those long-standing patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's experience and perspective, letting the therapist follow what matters most to the client in the room.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try things out, and adapt methods based on how the client responds. This is a collaborative process where preferences and practical needs help guide which methods are used.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also make it simpler to continue care after relocation or during schedule changes. Licensed professionals can use these formats to blend emotional work and practical skills so therapy fits everyday routines.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma issues, plus depression, addictions, grief, intimacy problems, ADHD and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy with attachment-based and client-centered approaches, and adds CBT or DBT techniques when practical skills are helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience providing mental health services.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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