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John Lucke

John Lucke

Professional Counselor Associate​​

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john@connectionsfirst.org

Expertise & Specialties:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Depression and Mood Challenges

  • Attachment and Relational Wounds

  • Couples and Relationship concerns

  • Identity exploration and self-confidence

  • Life transitions and meaning-making

  • Relational patterns and interpersonal dynamics

Therapy Approaches & Training:

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Relational Life Therapy (RLT)

Meet John:
I’m committed to creating a space where you can feel fully seen, heard, and respected. I approach therapy as a collaborative process—grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and a belief that each person is the expert of their own life. I aim to build a trusting relationship that can support meaningful insight and lasting change.

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I work with adults and couples navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, relationship issues, emotional stuckness, or a sense of disconnection from self or others. 

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Therapeutic Approach:
My work is grounded in the psychodynamic perspective. I’m interested in how life experiences and relational patterns shape the way we move through the world. I also draw on ACT to support clients in shifting unhelpful behaviors and building lives rooted in their values, with the intent of providing a road map to “the good life.”. Together, we’ll work to uncover deeper meaning, build resilience, and create new ways of relating to yourself and others.

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Clinical Background:
I’m a Professional Counselor Associate with experience supporting adults and couples in both individual and relational contexts. My clinical training has focused on the integration of insight-oriented and action-based therapies, and I remain committed to lifelong learning and deepening my understanding of what it takes to make real change in our lives.

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What to Expect in Therapy:
You can expect thoughtful engagement, honest reflection, and a therapist who respects the effort it takes to seek support. My therapeutic style is more exploratory than it is directive. I believe that change involves both intention and courage, and I’ll walk alongside you as you explore new ways of being that feel more aligned and empowering.

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If you’re ready to look inward, build awareness, and open to some degree of sacrifice in the pursuit of growth, I’d be honored to support you. 

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