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John Cloud, LCSW
Oklahoma
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-focused work
About John
John Cloud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma with four years of experience. He focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction, and provides LGBT-affirming care. He helps people who struggle with self-esteem, communication problems, social anxiety, isolation, and big life changes.
He uses straightforward methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions often involve setting concrete goals and trying practical strategies between meetings. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based ideas to address patterns that keep problems going.
Cloud works with clients facing a range of concerns such as grief, parenting stress, anger, substance use, and career stress. He also focuses on issues like body image, control struggles, and problems that come up after divorce or separation. First responder issues and fatherhood concerns are listed among his areas of focus.
In sessions he emphasizes clear communication skills and ways to manage distress in daily life. He helps people notice thought patterns, test new behaviors, and build routines that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Therapy includes practical tools for coping with setbacks and managing co-occurring concerns.
His background as an LCSW informs a client-centered stance that blends practical exercises with discussions about values and meaning. People who want concrete steps and structured work on symptoms and relationships may find this approach useful.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. Online sessions can use this method to set clear practice tasks and review progress between meetings.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward them despite difficult feelings. In remote sessions that can look like short values exercises and behavior experiments carried out between appointments.
Attachment-Based Therapy examines patterns in close relationships and how they affect current behavior. Online conversations can map those patterns and translate insights into different ways of relating to others.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. This is an adaptive process that may combine elements from several approaches.
The practical benefits of remote sessions include fitting therapy into a weekday break, avoiding travel time, and using focused check-ins when schedules are tight. Confirm the current session formats before booking to know what is offered. Sessions are described to help fit therapy into everyday life rather than require a major schedule change.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and related concerns such as body image and communication problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different behavioral responses. Sessions include goal-setting and exercises to try between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has four years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked with people facing substance use, first responder issues, and family challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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