Dr. John VanderKaay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, BCPCC, BCPC

Dr. John VanderKaay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, BCPCC, BCPC

Conroe, Texas
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Pastoral Counselor

Languages: English

Telephone: 346-666-7567

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My Approach to Therapy

I understand the struggles of relationships, especially marriage. We are supposed to learn how to be married well by watching Dad and Mom demonstrate it to us as we grow up. If they didn't do a good job, where would we learn how to have a great marriage? That's where I come in. I help give tools & hope to help couples build incredible relationships. I have served in combat as a military chaplain and understand the cost of war. Although it is usually a misspelling, many couples have come to believe that marital and martial are the same thing. But it's not supposed to be that way. Couples aren't supposed to be enemies in war. I bring my training and experience to bear to help couples win in marriage.

How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist

I've been on the receiving end of significant trauma and struggling with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder from my military tour of duty in Iraq and from enduring Hurricane Katrina in Biloxi, Mississippi. I've also been on the receiving end of the bias against getting mental health help. I understand how hard it may be to ask for help. But asking for help can start you on the journey toward an incredible future! I would be honored to come alongside for a time on your journey.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

Christians, Veterans, First Responders, Couples, & Families.

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AnxietyBlended Family IssuesDepressionFamily of Origin IssuesFamily ProblemsForgivenessMilitary and Veterans IssuesPre-Marital Counseling

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT)Emotion Focused Couples TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Family Systems TherapyGottman MethodInternal Family Systems (IFS)Systems Theory /Therapy

Industries & Communities

First Responder/Medical ProfessionalsMilitary/Law Enforcement

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Location & Contact