Jon Barnes, LPC
Practical, story-focused counseling for everyday life
Details
| Name | Jon Barnes |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 10 |
About Jon
Jon Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 10 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship strain, and problems with sleep or eating. He also supports those dealing with trauma, parenting strain, attention challenges, anger, and changes that come with major life transitions.
Jon uses a person-centered stance that keeps the person and their story at the center of the work.
Background and approach
He listens first, then helps people name patterns and make small, practical changes that fit their daily life. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused rather than long or abstract. Alongside person-centered care, Jon draws from Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people rewrite unhelpful stories and move toward values-based action.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress. These approaches are mixed to meet each person’s needs rather than follow a fixed script. Clients can expect collaborative planning so goals come from what matters most to them.
Jon describes therapy as a place for honest conversation and steady problem solving. He frames work as gradual change rather than quick fixes. He trained at Wayland Baptist University, earning a Master of Arts in Counseling in 2009.
Jon practices in Texas and offers sessions in English for people inside and outside the United States.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues among the things Jon works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jon among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jon directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jon directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-focused approaches work online
Jon blends Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online sessions. Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and consider different, more helpful narratives. This can ease feelings of blame, shame, or stuckness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical skills to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward values-based goals, which helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jon will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He aims to create short-term goals and simple exercises you can try between sessions so the work carries into daily life.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets you use face-to-face conversation for deeper dialogue. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief tools, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep momentum between appointments.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Jon help people with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, relationship issues, family challenges, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his approach to therapy?
He takes a person-centered approach and blends Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to suit each person’s goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including substance use, trauma, mood issues, and attention difficulties.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Jon accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can pick the format that fits their schedule.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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