John Koppenhaver

John Koppenhaver is a Kansas-licensed counselor with 32 years of professional experience. He creates an open space where people can say what they are feeling without judgment. He often works with people facing depression, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. He also lists isolation and loneliness among the concerns he addresses.

In sessions he focuses on listening first, helping clients put words to difficult feelings. He encourages straightforward talk about what is hard and what a person wants to change. He has experience with justice-involved individuals and adolescents, and with people who have struggled with suicidal thinking.

His approach centers on practical steps that fit everyday life. That might include setting small goals, trying new coping strategies, and tracking what helps or hinders progress. He aims to make therapy feel useful and understandable, not overwhelming.

People who come because they feel alone, stuck, or worn out often start by talking about what matters now. Conversations then move toward skills and choices that improve daily routines and relationships. He also supports people working through grief, infidelity, commitment questions, and complex emotional issues such as guilt, shame, and obsessive thoughts.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his long experience in clinical settings. If you decide to begin, he asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy

John lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as part of his practice. Two common approaches in this category are cognitive-behavioral work and problem-solving strategies. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then trying different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety, depression, or obsessive thinking. Problem-solving strategies help break big issues into manageable steps and create clear actions to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try together. You and the therapist can adjust the plan over time based on what helps and what does not, so the work stays relevant to your needs.

If you are considering online therapy with him, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care during life changes, while the therapist and client decide together how often and in what setting to meet.