Dr. Johannes (Jean) Roux , LMFT

Dr. Johannes (Jean) Roux is a California-based therapist and coach with two decades of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in both private practice and hospital settings. He combines clinical training and leadership education to offer culturally sensitive Tele-Psychotherapy and Behavioral Health Coaching that aims to be compassionate, accepting, and non-judgmental. Dr. Roux holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine - a doctoral degree focused on the intersection of mental health and physical health - and he is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a credential for clinicians who specialize in relational and family dynamics.

His clinical approach draws on cognitive-behavioral strategies, narrative techniques, brief strategic methods, and caring science practices to tailor treatment to each person's needs. He has worked extensively with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting and self-esteem challenges, caregiving and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, and men’s and midlife issues. He also supports clients facing career questions, life-purpose work, and complex family-of-origin dynamics.

Dr. Roux earned his Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees from University San Francisco and completed his Ph.D. at Northcentral University in La Jolla, California. He completed an Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University in Strategic Human Resources Management and holds certifications in clinical and organizational psychology, executive coaching, HeartMath, and Caring Science Caritas coaching. He provides services in English and Afrikaans, maintains private practice hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and typically checks messages once or twice per day during those days.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Dr. Roux uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this practical method is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Narrative Therapy is also part of his work - it focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships and helps reframe those narratives to support healing from trauma, loss, and identity concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these approaches by concentrating on strengths and concrete steps toward clients' goals, making it useful for short-term challenges and coaching around career, life purpose, and specific problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Roux works with each person to understand their goals, preferences, and circumstances, and then tailors a blend of methods that best fits their needs. He engages clients as partners in planning and measuring progress so treatment remains responsive and focused.

Online therapy with Dr. Roux is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, manage ongoing symptoms, and fit therapy into work and family routines, all while connecting with licensed professionals from where the client is located.