John Catron
Indiana LMHC focusing on addictions, relationships, and life changes
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About
John Catron, LMHC, is a licensed clinician in Indiana with 21 years of professional experience. He focuses on addictions, relationship concerns, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, and helping people cope with life changes. His additional areas of attention include family dynamics, codependency, caregiver stress, and issues related to aging and blended families.
He has spent 14 years supervising therapists and case managers, bringing a combined perspective of direct client work and mentorship to his practice. He is also an author of books on addiction and meditation and continues to integrate written work into his clinical approach. He strives to foster an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored.
When beginning work with him, clients can expect a practitioner who draws on several clinical approaches and on years of varied professional roles. His background is applied to helping people navigate difficult transitions, relationship ruptures, and patterns connected to substance use and impulse challenges. He acknowledges the courage it takes to start therapy and approaches intake as a collaborative first step.
He has spent 14 years supervising therapists and case managers, bringing a combined perspective of direct client work and mentorship to his practice. He is also an author of books on addiction and meditation and continues to integrate written work into his clinical approach. He strives to foster an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored.
When beginning work with him, clients can expect a practitioner who draws on several clinical approaches and on years of varied professional roles. His background is applied to helping people navigate difficult transitions, relationship ruptures, and patterns connected to substance use and impulse challenges. He acknowledges the courage it takes to start therapy and approaches intake as a collaborative first step.
- Location:
- Indiana, United States
- Years Experience:
- 21
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IN LMHC 39001753A
- NPI Number: 1457478612
- License: LMHC (Indiana)
Online options and therapeutic approaches
John Catron offers remote sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences. He frames online work as a collaborative process in which the client and clinician set goals together and choose tools and homework that fit the client’s routine. The platform options are presented so clients can select the format that best matches their comfort and needs.
He integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Mindfulness Therapy is used to build awareness of present-moment experience and to develop skills for emotion regulation. Motivational Interviewing is employed when clients are weighing change, focusing on exploring ambivalence and strengthening motivation. These approaches are described in clear, practical terms so clients can understand how each method might be applied to their concerns.
Throughout remote work he emphasizes collaboration, offering explanations of clinical steps and inviting client feedback about pacing and technique. Communication options are available across video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How many years has John Catron practiced?
He has 21 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are his professional credentials?
He is a licensed mental health counselor with the credential LMHC and the Indiana license IN LMHC 39001753A.
Which languages does he offer therapy in?
Therapy is offered in English.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Indiana and practices with an Indiana LMHC credential.
How can clients work with him remotely?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to work together.
Does he accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with him?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to initiate intake and matching.