John Crusius, LPC
LPC guiding meaningful change and healing
- Trauma and addiction care
- Mindful client-centered therapy
- Accepting international clients
About John Crusius
John Crusius is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 12 years of experience providing therapy and life coaching to a wide range of people. He has worked in private practice and through contract roles with clients facing emotional and physical trauma, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, grief, and questions about meaning and purpose in life. His background includes helping people navigate major life transitions such as loss, divorce, job changes, and other events that prompt a search for deeper direction.
Drawing on modalities that have developed over years of practice, he blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, reality-oriented tools, and energy-based approaches such as the Emotional Freedom Technique. He emphasizes mindful awareness and often encourages meditation and other mindfulness practices when a client shows interest. Treatment plans are tailored to each person's needs, combining practical skills and reflective work to address symptoms, improve coping, and explore values and goals.
He made a deliberate career change at age 48 from restaurant management into counseling, motivated by a desire to serve others. He frames help-seeking as an act of courage and approaches therapy with respect, empathy, and a commitment to supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Drawing on modalities that have developed over years of practice, he blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, reality-oriented tools, and energy-based approaches such as the Emotional Freedom Technique. He emphasizes mindful awareness and often encourages meditation and other mindfulness practices when a client shows interest. Treatment plans are tailored to each person's needs, combining practical skills and reflective work to address symptoms, improve coping, and explore values and goals.
He made a deliberate career change at age 48 from restaurant management into counseling, motivated by a desire to serve others. He frames help-seeking as an act of courage and approaches therapy with respect, empathy, and a commitment to supporting meaningful, lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does John Crusius have?
John Crusius has 12 years of experience working as a therapist and life coach.
Is John Crusius a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 62197.
In which languages does John Crusius provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is John Crusius located?
He is based in Texas.
How can I work with John Crusius as my therapist?
You can work with John Crusius through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does John Crusius work with international clients?
Yes, John Crusius works with international clients.
How much does therapy with John Crusius 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 for online care
John integrates client-centered therapy into online work by prioritizing each person’s experience and pacing sessions around their needs; this approach helps when clients want a respectful, empathetic space to explore identity, relationships, or life purpose. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach practical strategies for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with change. Mindfulness therapy is offered as a complement to these methods and focuses on present-moment awareness, breath-based practices, and simple meditative exercises that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with clients to select methods that match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. He values feedback and adjusts plans as progress unfolds so therapy feels relevant and workable.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexible options for scheduling around work, family, or geographic distance. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access therapy from different locations, and choose the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to practical, person-focused support.