Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

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Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC (he, him)

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Tacoma, WA 98445

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Great to meet you! I am deaf, I've lived in many places from the East Coast to the West Coast. I use ASL as my primary language and I have many years of working in supported living and disability rights. As a professional counselor, I can offer therapies and approaches to a variety of issues.

I combine culture and science at the core of my sessions. Sometimes looking at and challenging the things we say and the language we were taught to use makes a big impact in how we experience the world. I offer a humanist approach to common issues among diverse populations. CBT, DBT, ACT, and other modes offer the framework.

Sometimes life is just a series of repetitions, it can get frustrating spending many years in the same cycles. If this sounds like something you struggle with, maybe I can help you. Send me a message or an email and let's talk.

Call or Email Marcus E John now for a free 15 minute consultation - (253) 242-9837

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

John Counseling

Tacoma, WA 98445

(253) 242-9837

My website

All of my sessions can be done through in-person and most telehealth platforms, especially videophone format.

I specialize in Racial Identity, Education and Learning Disabilities and Deaf Culture Specialist

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Let's Connect (253) 242-9837

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

John Counseling

Tacoma, WA 98445

(253) 242-9837

My website

All of my sessions can be done through in-person and most telehealth platforms, especially videophone format.

I specialize in Racial Identity, Education and Learning Disabilities and Deaf Culture Specialist

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and groups

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $100
Couple Sessions $100
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

Aetna
Ambetter
Anthem
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Optum
Premera Blue Cross
Regence
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

I use an outside billing agency and am credentialed with Regence BlueShield of Washington, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, and other insurance providers.

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 242-9837

I use an outside billing agency and am credentialed with Regence BlueShield of Washington, Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, and other insurance providers.

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 242-9837

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Washington / 61591292 Marcus E John

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 6 years

Attended University of Idaho, Master of Education, Graduated 2020

Additional Credentials

License: Washington Department of Licensing LH 61591292 / 2026

Certificate from Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification 374548 / 2025

I am an NBCC and CRCC certified counselor. I am a LMHC in the state of Washington and licensed as an LPC in the state of Idaho. I am also a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor maintaining current credentials.

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 242-9837

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 242-9837

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Racial Identity
Education and Learning Disabilities
Deaf Culture Specialist

Expertise

Addiction
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Dual Diagnosis
Family Conflict
Life Transitions
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex Therapy
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Addiction
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Suicidal Ideation
Transgender

I am late-deafened and have had the privilege of working in supported living and disability rights for many years in addition to deaf rights more specifically. I use these skills to help clients learn how and practice advocating for themselves and how to find and utilize resources. Psychoeducation and cultural approaches are popular services that I frequently offer.

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 242-9837

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 242-9837

2 Endorsements

Steven M Brown

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LMHC, LPC, NCC

Marcus is an excellent therapist with a deep understanding of social injustices and disparities - especially in Native Americans' communities, as well as firece advocating for the Deaf people.

Elaina Donohoe

LCPC, LPCC

Marcus's clinical expertise, including extensive work with clients who are Deaf or have disabilities, combines insight, compassion, and warmth. He fosters an empowering, supportive environment where all clients feel understood, validated, and seen.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Deaf Allied

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL) ,

I am deaf and ASL primary.

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Communities

Deaf Allied

I also speak

American Sign Language (ASL) ,

I am deaf and ASL primary.

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Adlerian
Coaching
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Existential
Experiential Therapy
Family Systems
Gestalt
Humanistic
Interpersonal
Intervention
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Multicultural
Narrative
Person-Centered
Positive Psychology
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Relational
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Somatic
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy

I often use cultural approaches and scientific perspectives on issues within my practice. This means I like evidence based approaches such as CBT, ACT, Art therapies, Animals, and Nature. Often, we find a set path is no longer valid and sometimes we lack the tools or strength to create new paths. Tools are everywhere. I also use cycles as a way of supporting evidence based practices.

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 242-9837

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 242-9837

Location

Primary Location

John Counseling

Tacoma, WA 98445

(253) 242-9837

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Queen Anne

All of my sessions can be done through in-person and most telehealth platforms, especially videophone format.

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (253) 242-9837

All of my sessions can be done through in-person and most telehealth platforms, especially videophone format.

Marcus E John

Counselor, MEd, LPC, CRC, NCC, LMHC

Call for a free consultation now - (253) 242-9837

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