John Uriarte, LCSW

John Uriarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas with 39 years of experience. He began his social work career after earning a Master’s in Social Welfare and has worked across military and civilian settings. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related concerns.

He keeps sessions direct and practical. He listens first, then helps people sort what matters most. He often works with people facing big life transitions such as divorce, career shifts, or the effects of military service. He also addresses sleep problems, anger, grief, and compassion fatigue.

John spent many years in the U.S. Army and retired as a lieutenant colonel. That background shaped his work with service members and their families, and he has continued supporting veterans in civilian practice. He uses that experience when helping people adjust after deployment or major life changes.

His clinical toolbox includes cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment approaches, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered methods. He draws on these to help people change unhelpful patterns, manage emotions, and make choices that fit their values. Sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and real-world coping strategies.

People who reach out should expect a straightforward style and an emphasis on problem solving. John works with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, chronic illness or pain, family of origin issues, and intimacy or commitment questions. He invites people to start by describing the problem they want to address.

How his approaches work in remote sessions