John Wood, LCSW

Montana · 5 years in practice

John Wood is a licensed clinical social worker in Montana. He aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem find clearer ways forward.

License and registration

LCSW, Montana: BBH-LCSW-LIC-71086 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1427729698 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About John

John Wood is a licensed clinical social worker in Montana. He aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem find clearer ways forward. He creates a direct, respectful space where people can speak honestly and be heard.

He uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels stuck and what matters most. Sessions focus on practical steps alongside deeper questions about meaning and values. He draws on existential ideas to help people name what’s important and on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when thoughts and habits keep problems going, and mindfulness practices are used to build attention and calm. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or unsure about change. Together these approaches are used to tailor a plan that addresses day-to-day struggles and larger life concerns.

John has five years of experience working with concerns such as compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, communication problems, and issues tied to military or first responder backgrounds. He also addresses feelings of emptiness, midlife questions, and challenges like seasonal mood shifts. His style is pragmatic and conversational.

He encourages honest questions and shared decision making about goals and methods. To begin, people can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Compassion fatigue
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches John names

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Online support

Approach and online options that fit your life

John mixes Existential Therapy with Client-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral approaches to respond to both practical problems and deeper life questions. Existential Therapy invites people to clarify values and meaning when they feel stuck or empty and is helpful for midlife questions, life purpose, and feelings of isolation. Client-Centered work focuses on listening and following the person's priorities so sessions feel collaborative and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete tools for changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors tied to anxiety, stress, or low self-esteem.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to set goals and choose methods that match their needs and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking progress, and adjusting plans together rather than assuming a single method will fit everyone.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make sessions easier to fit into daily life. Video is useful for deeper conversation and more direct interaction, while phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send short updates between sessions or have brief check-ins without a full appointment. These options aim to increase flexibility and access while supporting steady, ongoing work.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, grief, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.

What is his therapeutic style?

His work combines open listening with practical tools. He balances meaning-focused conversation with techniques that target thoughts and behaviors.

What is his background and experience?

He has five years of professional experience and practices as a licensed clinical social worker. That experience includes work with first responders and veterans.

Where is he based and licensed?

He is licensed in Montana and offers services while practicing under that credential listed as LCSW.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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