Licensed clinical social worker recordAlaska
John Cook, LCSW
Alaska
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addictions and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Alaska
- LCSW, licence CSWS381
- NPI
- 1699953158
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alaska
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
- Addictions help
- Trauma focus
- CBT and DBT methods
About John
John Cook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska with 40 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. He also works with concerns like panic attacks, social anxiety, attachment and abandonment worries, and struggles with guilt or shame.
He uses straightforward, person-focused conversations to help people sort through difficult feelings and decisions. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps. He draws on methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to guide those steps.
In sessions he listens for what matters in daily life - work, family, and community pressures - and helps people connect that to their symptoms and choices. He encourages small, manageable changes that can reduce impulsivity, improve communication, or ease isolation and loneliness.
He has experience training and supervising other clinicians, which influences a structured, accountable approach in his practice. Many people find this helpful when dealing with chronic mood concerns or longstanding patterns tied to trauma.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the practical goal-setting reflected in his methods. Before booking, confirm the current session formats and scheduling steps so arrangements match your needs.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and letting the person set priorities; online sessions using this approach tend to center on talking through what matters most day to day. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking; it can help with mood problems, panic, and anxiety through concrete tools and homework. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and impulsivity, with practical strategies for distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and recommend methods that fit their situation. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know which options are offered. Online sessions can make it simpler to check in during a work break, use shorter appointments for focused issues, or avoid commuting when symptoms make travel difficult.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and depression. Other areas include panic attacks, social anxiety, attachment and abandonment concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame.
What is his therapeutic style?
He focuses on practical, goal-oriented conversations using client-centered listening. Techniques come from cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience, including clinical work and supervising other clinicians.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Alaska.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details before scheduling.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers