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John Cook, LCSW

Experienced Alaska LCSW specializing in trauma and addictions
  • 40 years experience
  • Addictions and relationships
  • Trauma focused therapies

About John Cook

John Cook is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Alaska with 40 years of professional experience. Over his career he has worked directly with individuals and families and has spent significant time training and supervising other clinicians, drawing on clinical supervision credentials in the state of Alaska and a national Master Addiction Counselor credential to guide that work.

He focuses on helping people manage addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, depression, and long-term mental health challenges. In addition, he addresses related issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, communication and control problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions of life purpose, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, and social anxiety and phobia.

John uses a blend of approaches tailored to each person, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, trauma-focused therapy, and Internal Family Systems. He aims to cultivate an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life is met with steady support.

As an experienced practitioner who also supervises other clinicians, he brings both depth of clinical knowledge and a practical, compassionate stance to the therapeutic process.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does John Cook have?

John Cook has 40 years of professional experience.

Is John Cook a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license details are AK LCSW CSWS381.

In which languages does John Cook provide therapy?

John Cook provides therapy in English.

Where is John Cook located?

John Cook is located in Alaska.

How can I work with John Cook as my therapist?

You can work with John Cook through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does John Cook work with international clients?

John Cook does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with John Cook cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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One of the main advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule or to access care from a distance.

Therapists offering remote services are licensed professionals, and clients may choose a different provider at any time if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, online work provides a practical, accessible way to pursue therapy while maintaining continuity and consistency of care.

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