Dr. Juan Barthelemy

Dr. Juan Barthelemy is a licensed social worker practicing in Texas. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and brings nine years of clinical experience to his work. He focuses on helping people manage stress, depression, anxiety, addictions, and relationship concerns. He speaks English and offers a respectful, direct approach that aims to meet each person's needs.

He frames sessions around what a person wants to change. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented. He uses clear steps to address behaviors, patterns, and decision points. For someone facing life transitions or grief, this can mean identifying small, doable changes and tracking progress together.

Dr. Barthelemy often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people strengthen their own reasons for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to build on what already works. These methods are chosen to match what the person brings to sessions.

He has worked with people dealing with parenting strain, blended family issues, anger, intimacy struggles, and substance concerns. He also addresses multicultural issues, prejudice and discrimination, and men’s issues when these affect day-to-day life. His style is supportive and straightforward, aiming to empower people to make practical shifts.

People who prefer clear discussion and concrete steps may find his approach helpful. He encourages honest conversation about goals and obstacles and works collaboratively to create a plan that fits each person's circumstances.

How his approaches translate to online work

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and practicing small, concrete changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify their own reasons for change. It can be especially helpful for addictions and readiness-related issues by strengthening internal motivation rather than using pressure.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for what already works and builds on those successes. This approach is brief and goal-focused, which can make it useful when someone needs clear steps during a life transition.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then choose or combine methods that fit. This is a collaborative process that adapts as progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time, which can make regular meetings easier to keep. Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can support steady progress by making it simpler to check in and follow agreed steps between sessions.