John Koppenhaver, LCP

John Koppenhaver, LCP, has practiced in Kansas for 32 years. He creates an open space where people can talk about hard feelings without fear of judgment. He encourages straightforward conversation and practical steps people can use between sessions.

He has a long history of working with adolescents and with people who have been involved in the justice system. He also has focused experience supporting those who struggle with depression and suicidal thinking. He listens for what matters most to each person and helps set simple goals to make daily life more manageable.

In sessions he welcomes honest talk about relationships, identity, and changes that feel overwhelming. He regularly addresses stress, anxiety, family conflict, loneliness, jealousy, and issues tied to gender and sexual identity. He also offers help around grief, caregiving and aging, and concerns related to commitment or infidelity.

His style is direct but calm. He aims to reduce shame and guilt by naming difficult thoughts and teaching coping skills. He works with people to create plans they can use between meetings so progress can continue outside the therapy hour.

To begin, a person selects the continue button on this profile, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. The process is framed to make the first step as simple as possible.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

John Koppenhaver draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. One common approach involves examining thinking patterns and testing them against real-life evidence to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Another approach emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation and behavior change, helping people manage strong feelings and act in ways that match their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He treats therapy as collaborative, listening to what a person wants to change and adjusting methods to fit their goals and comfort level. Over a few sessions he and the client review what helps and what to try next, so the plan is tailored rather than fixed.

The profile does not specify which session formats are offered, so please confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people continue continuity of care when schedules or locations change, while the therapist and client focus on practical steps that can be used between meetings.