John McCafferty
Experienced relationship-focused counselor and coach
LPCC New Mexico
- Experience
- 39 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About John
John McCafferty is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico. He brings 39 years of experience in relationship coaching and counseling to people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and low self-esteem.
Background and approach
John focuses on clear, direct conversations. He creates a calm space where people can name what they feel and think without fear of judgment.
He encourages small, practical steps that fit into everyday life. In sessions he uses approaches such as the Gottman Method, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.
These methods help people improve communication, manage strong emotions, and change unhelpful thinking patterns. John also helps with life transitions and practical coaching around purpose and commitment.
He has experience addressing issues like divorce and separation, infidelity, aging and geriatric concerns, and men's issues. He works to make goals concrete and doable.
People meet John to talk through relationship stress, to cope with loss, or to find steadier emotional ground. He aims to partner with each person so they leave with clearer options and steps to try between sessions.
Online approaches for relationship and emotional work
John blends the Gottman Method with client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online sessions. The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication patterns and rebuilding trust, which can help when people face commitment issues, infidelity, or separation. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and acceptance so clients can name what matters most to them and decide goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers simple tools to reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. John will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adapt techniques as progress is made. This means trying practical steps in session and adjusting plans over time based on what works for the individual.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face for conversations about relationships. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick coaching, or practicing new skills between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue care across distances.
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Experience
39+ years
Licensed in
New Mexico
Languages
English