John Ehlers M.A., LPC, NCC

I help clients strip away unhelpful societal conditioning, build emotional resilience, and cultivate authentic confidence across all areas of life. My approach focuses on emotional literacy and regulation, communication and relationships, work-life balance and burnout, and identity and purpose.

Recognizing that deep emotional pain affects the whole person, I pair Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a holistic framework to help clients deconstruct the rigid cognitive loops and deep-seated core beliefs that perpetuate feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness associated with depression. Through actionable strategies and self-care practices, I support clients in dismantling painful thought patterns and gradually rebuilding a life rooted in connection, agency, and hope.

I specialize in helping individuals untangle themselves from chronic anxiety, panic, and persistent worry. My therapeutic framework blends the practical, goal-oriented structure of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with holistic wellness and the grounded, present-moment awareness of mindfulness, treating anxiety not merely as a symptom to be suppressed, but as a signals system from the mind and body demanding compassionate attention.

I have specific training in and over 15 years of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients focus on the interconnected relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It rests on the premise that our perception of a situation, rather than the situation itself, often determines how we feel and act. I provide clients with specific coping strategies to build an individualized approach that supports lasting positive change.

As a licensed psychotherapist, certified personal trainer, and certified nutrition coach, I am uniquely qualified to help clients address the whole self. The mind, body, and spirit collectively offer an opportunity to develop in healthy ways throughout the lifespan.

By combining mindfulness practices and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I support clients in changing their relationship to thoughts rather than trying to change the thoughts themselves. Non-judgmental, present-moment awareness helps with recognizing triggers and intercepting depressive or anxious loops early, thereby reducing distress and providing more opportunity to move through challenging emotions.