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John McBride, LCSW

Experienced Louisiana LCSW for relationships and anxiety
  • 40 years experience
  • Relationship and family focus
  • Speaks English

About John McBride

John McBride is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with four decades of professional experience. Over 40 years he has supported people facing stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, depression, and other life challenges, drawing on a belief that each person is the expert of their own story and has strengths to build on.

He approaches therapy with respect for the client’s perspective and a focus on practical coping skills and deeper emotional work as needed. John encourages clients to acknowledge the courage it takes to begin therapy and to use that first step as a foundation for change. His practice emphasizes collaboration - working together to identify goals and leverage personal strengths to navigate difficult emotions, life transitions, and interpersonal struggles.

John combines long experience with a calm, supportive presence aimed at helping clients explore patterns, repair relationships, and develop more effective ways of relating to themselves and others. He frames therapy as a partnership that honors resilience while addressing the issues that bring people to seek help.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does John McBride have?

John McBride has 40 years of professional experience.

Is John McBride a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are LA LCSW 3736.

In which languages does John McBride provide therapy?

John McBride provides therapy in English.

Where is John McBride located?

John McBride is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with John McBride as my therapist?

You can work with John McBride through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does John McBride work with international clients?

Yes, John McBride works with international clients.

How much does therapy with John McBride cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John McBride draws on several established approaches to support clients in an online format. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them while clarifying personal values and committed action - it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape emotional responses and connection patterns - this approach can help with relationship struggles, intimacy-related issues, and family conflicts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to shift them - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time as progress unfolds. The selection of techniques is guided by the client’s experiences and what feels most effective for them.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility in how care is delivered - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to maintain continuity during life changes, and to access support from different locations while working with a therapist who uses evidence-informed methods.

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