ABOUT ME
My name is John Jurica (rhymes with eureka) and I have expertise working with men trying to improve their relationships and their lives. Improving communication, reducing anxiety, managing substance use, and finding meaning in life are my primary areas of focus. Having received extensive multicultural training in gender and LGBTQ+ issues, I have experience working with folks from all backgrounds.
Helping people transform abstract concepts like thoughts or emotions into tangible and quantifiable information is particularly useful in developing the insight to communicate effectively. It also helps people determine what's important to them, as opposed to what they've been told is important. This provides a springboard to go after what they really want and need.
I believe that good relationships and good mental health take effort, and that nothing in life is free. As someone who is always striving to improve, I have deep respect for anyone who has the strength to work hard and seek support. True strength comes from admitting weakness, because asking for help is really freaking hard.
I have particular expertise working with engineers and folks in technical fields. This expertise comes from personal experiences with engineers (nearly 50% of my family are engineers), collaborations with university engineering departments, and from leading software development teams for mental health tech companies.
I am a Licensed Psychologist practicing in Colorado (License PSY.0005453). I earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Colorado State University and have over 10 years of experience providing clinical services, supervision, and program development. My experience spans multiple treatment settings including university counseling centers (UB in particular), substance abuse treatment, and private practice. I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and existential therapy.
Mr. Rogers is one of my heroes because of the ways he advocated for emotional awareness as a vehicle for self-awareness and improving relationships.
When I'm not doing psychologist things, I love hockey, playing piano, and wandering the mountains. In fact, almost all the mountain photos on this website come from my time in nature.
- John Jurica, Ph.D.
