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John Hamblin, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

John is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with John. View 17 reviews
Great news, John is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Louisiana

Recent reviews

Dr.Hamblin is the best. Patient & he actually listens to my concerns & offers the best help

Reviewed May 2024

I'm so grateful for my experience with John as my therapist. He has helped me work through several personal challenges and I am all the better for it. He is kind, patient, insightful and extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend John.

Reviewed September 2023

More about John

  • 24 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPC

My name is John Hamblin. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor within the State of Louisiana and I will have been licensed for over 23 years in May of 2024. I received my Master's Degree in Counseling and Guidance from Louisiana Tech University in 1998 and afterwards completed the necessary requirements that the Louisiana LPC Board sets forth in order for individuals to become Licensed Professional Counselors.

In my treatment approach, I often start with a non-directive counseling approach but am not glued to this avenue. I encourage completion of homework assignments when I feel it can be helpful to the client. I like to encourage patients to process their feelings through journaling, writing poetry, drawing, or any of their interest that may provide an avenue for them to release/process emotions and thoughts. I also utilize bibliotherapy, which is referring clients to appropriate professional materials for them to read/listen to, and then aid them in processing how the material may relate to their current mental health.

I have worked with individuals ranging from age two to geriatric individuals as wise as age 100. I have provided services in a residential treatment facility for children and teens as well as a group home which was specifically for girls ages 12 to 18. I have also provided services for a psychiatric hospital setting which provided services for young children, teens, and also adults. Further, I have provided services in two different correctional settings which did incarcerate juveniles as young as 12 but also up to age 21. I have provided services to adults in both an in-patient and an out patient addiction recovery setting, and as mentioned earlier, I have provided services to adult and geriatric patients within a daily outpatient program where I encountered various forms of dementia as well as other mental health related issues.

Areas of treatment that I have spent considerable time in learning about are possible threats by others to the safety and life of targeted victims, self-injury as opposed to suicide ideation, grief, depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder particularly as it often overlaps with self-injury behaviors, and also addictions counseling. Within addictions counseling I normally approach things more directly rather than in a non-directive approach and rely heavily upon the 12 Step programs and assignments to work with the individual.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Addictions Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Body image Codependency Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Hoarding Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

John Hamblin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679843916.

  • LPC · Louisiana · 2371 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for John Hamblin

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

17 reviews

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Dr.Hamblin is the best. Patient & he actually listens to my concerns & offers the best help

Reviewed May 2024

I'm so grateful for my experience with John as my therapist. He has helped me work through several personal challenges and I am all the better for it. He is kind, patient, insightful and extremely knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend John.

Reviewed September 2023

Very great counselor

Reviewed September 2023

Excellent therapist!!! Knowledgeable, wise, understanding, experienced and definitely understands that my work schedule is complicated and doesn’t give me grief about it. Highly recommend!!!

Reviewed May 2023

I am very impressed with John. He is a great listener and has great advice.

Reviewed January 2023

John is an excellent listener and has made a positive impact on my life during our sessions. I appreciate him and his work.

Reviewed December 2022

John is terrific . He listens closely and offers tremendous support and guidance.

Reviewed September 2022

Very helpful in all avenues and goes beyond his scope of practice to further help you

Reviewed September 2022

John has been very helpful and is always there fire me.

Reviewed August 2022

John is great! super patient with me and he will wait if I’m running 5-10 minutes late to a session. He’s a very great guy. Anyway, thank y’all!

Reviewed August 2022

Very pleased. He is very straightforward and has good advice.

Reviewed June 2022

His methods are very relatable and allows me to express myself in a way to disect my issues.

Reviewed June 2022

Mr. Hamlin is an excellent provider. He attentive, responsive, and offers candid feedback. I've greatly enjoyed hearing his expertise.

Reviewed April 2022

He is a great person to talk to and I always look forward to our sessions. I look forward to continuing to work with him.

Reviewed March 2022

I am a new client of John’s, but I felt an immediate connection with him. I feel as though he listens to me and to my concerns and even if it’s just to tell me I’m normal or to tell me that something may be off, he validates me and my thoughts and feelings. He pushes me very gently to go a bit outside of my comfort zone, but also makes me feel comfortable doing so. I highly recommend John!

Reviewed December 2021

Listens well and offers a variety of ways to cope and move forward with issues.

Reviewed December 2021

Dr. Hamblin is helping me so much. Even if sometimes he is just there to listen, but the feedback he gives is always appreciated! He helps me realize that everything will be ok, even if it’s not in that moment.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does John Hamblin offer telehealth visits?

Yes. John Hamblin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does John Hamblin speak?

John Hamblin speaks English.

How many years of experience does John Hamblin have?

John Hamblin has 24 years of experience.

Where is John Hamblin licensed to practice?

John Hamblin is licensed to practice in Louisiana.

Does John Hamblin accept clients outside of the United States?

No, John Hamblin does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does John Hamblin offer?

John Hamblin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with John Hamblin?

John Hamblin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with John Hamblin?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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