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John Klenke

John Klenke, LPC

Therapist in Oklahoma

Short-term, practical therapy rooted in empathy

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  • Person-centered care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Focus on relationships

About John

John Klenke is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who uses a respectful, person-centered way of working. He focuses on helping people move past stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation struggles. John aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters to them and take steps toward change.

He adapts conversations and plans to fit each person’s situation. That means listening first, then agreeing on goals and practical steps. He supports people facing family tensions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and life transitions.

John also works with those dealing with addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related difficulties. He brings techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of responding. Emotionally-focused and client-centered ideas shape how he helps people connect with their feelings and values.

Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable change rather than long lectures. John encourages small experiments between meetings and checks progress regularly. He treats everyone with sensitivity and compassion while helping them build practical skills for everyday life.

With five years of experience practicing in Oklahoma, he combines direct talk with a supportive stance. People who want an honest, down-to-earth approach to stress, relationship concerns, or life change may find his style helpful.

How his therapeutic approaches adapt to online work

John blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused ideas. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities, helping them feel heard and shaping the work around their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses small experiments to try new responses. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people map and respond to emotions that affect relationships and self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. John collaborates with people to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He will check in about what feels useful and adapt the plan as progress is made.

The practical benefits of working online should be confirmed with the therapist since specific session formats were not listed in the biography. Generally, online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that fits someone’s day. It can also remove the need to be on camera for every meeting or allow work during a lunch break. Confirm current session options before booking so sessions fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

John helps with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, addictions, and related issues such as ADHD and bipolar symptoms.

What is his approach in sessions?

He uses a client-centered stance alongside practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to identify patterns and try new responses that fit daily life.

How much experience does this therapist have?

He has five years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and populations in Oklahoma.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Oklahoma.

Are sessions available in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the available session options before scheduling.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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