John Barakos Jr

John Barakos Jr., MA, LMFT, is a compassionate Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in managing conflict within families and with adolescents. He skillfully navigates situations where parents feel they are in constant battle with their children. His approach focuses on short-term stabilization, allowing families to come together and collaboratively address the underlying issues at hand. Working primarily with at-risk adolescents and their families, John has a track record of assisting young people facing challenges at home, school, or in legal matters. His adeptness at easing clients into treatment and inspiring them to give therapy a chance sets him apart. In times of crisis, he provides essential support to families, helping them formulate strategies to respond effectively while calming tensions. After achieving a stable environment, John guides families in developing comprehensive plans to resolve the ongoing conflicts that disrupt their harmony. Through modalities such as Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy, he fosters a nurturing environment for growth and healing.