Licensed clinical social worker recordOklahoma
John Cloud, LCSW
Oklahoma
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Oklahoma
- LCSW, licence 20866
- NPI
- 1003568692
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
These details come from information John supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT strategies
- Attachment focus
About John
John Cloud is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma with four years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma, addictions, depression, and concerns related to LGBTQ+ identity. He also addresses relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Cloud uses practical, evidence-informed methods in sessions. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered work, and existential ideas to help people confront immediate problems and longer-term questions. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to everyday routines and relationships.
He often works with people managing substance use, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and co-occurring concerns where mood and behavior interact. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue, first responder stress, fatherhood questions, and career pressures. He includes discussion of communication patterns and control issues when relevant.
Sessions typically address skills and decisions that fit into day-to-day life. That can mean practicing coping strategies, trying new ways of communicating, or clarifying values and priorities. Cloud pays attention to practical steps clients can use between meetings.
People who choose him should expect direct conversation about goals and obstacles. He asks about current routines and relationships, helps map out small changes, and revisits progress regularly. Language used in sessions is English and his practice is based in Oklahoma.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take committed actions even when feelings are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where deciding what matters is part of the problem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and some patterns that feed into substance use.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and behavior. It can help with intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and patterns that repeat in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can involve trying one method, mixing techniques, and adjusting as progress is tracked.
Confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing how sessions will fit into daily life is a routine part of planning with a licensed professional.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, LGBTQ issues, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches with some existential framing. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a clinician.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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