Solutions for Life

John Wilson, M.A.

Licensed Professional Counselor

972.838.6290

John has training and experience working with individuals, couples, and families.   John’s counseling practice focuses on adolescents, young adults, and adults in the following areas:  Relational Issues, Marital CounselingPre-Marital Counseling, Parenting Issues, Adolescents, Children, Career Guidance, Career Counseling, Spiritual Issues, and Christian Counseling.  

 

Marital Counseling – John takes a multi-modal approach to marriage counseling.  Some of his marital counseling is based on the well-researched PREP and Gottman models. Please click on the PREP link above to learn more about PREP research and how it has benefited couples. John’s marital counseling is individualized to fit each couple’s unique situation. 

 

Career Counseling – John has experience with a wide variety of career assessments and career counseling tools. These include the Self-Directed Search and Campbell Interest and Skill Survey. John believes that a person is best able to achieve fulfillment in their career choice when certain factors are in place. These include interests, work values, personality, and skills or potential skills.

 

Comprehensive Counseling – John has also worked with individuals, families, adolescents, and single parents. John’s counseling is comprehensive in that he desires to address the complete person. He believes the psychological, spiritual, physical, relational, and specific career and/or parenting roles play a part in the overall well-being of the individual.

 

Education and Vocational History

John holds a B.S. in Psychology from John Brown University and a Masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. John completed his counseling internship in 1999. He received his license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in December of 1999. He has worked in various counseling settings since obtaining his license. These include counseling in an organizational, Christian, and private practice setting.  He recently finished his coursework for a certification in career coaching. John has also done several presentations on ‘Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Relationship’ and the ‘Forty Developmental Assets’ at local churches and other organizations.

Personal Statement

At times, we all need someone to come alongside us and help us through life’s challenges.  If you are having difficulty with certain issues, I would like you to consider my offer of a free phone consultation. During the phone consultation, we can discuss the issues you want to resolve and how we might work towards a solution. You can decide if what I have to offer is best for you and your particular situation.

Additional Information

John is currently a provider with the Deer Oaks EAP and takes private pay clients. 

Please call John at 972-838-6290 if you are interested in setting up an appointment or desire a free phone consultation.

For information about our group or this website contact:

Michelle Nietert

1506 N. Greenville Avenue

Suite 220

Allen, Texas 75002

Phone: 972-979-9720

E-mail: solutions@allencounselingassociates.com

All staff associated with Allen Counseling Associates function as independent contractors with the exception of Michelle Nietert, M. A., LPC Supervisor, Center Director.  All Licensed Professional Counselor Interns are under the supervision of Michelle Nietert.                              Please contact her at 972-979-9720 if you have any questions or concerns.