Hello! I am John Thurman
Christian Author, Podcaster, Speaker & Licensed Counselor.
John Thurman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) specializing in resilient faith, anxiety, depression, and grief recovery.
With over 50 years of experience in crisis counseling and disaster response, John has deployed to multiple natural disasters and over 270 corporate critical events. He has trained thousands of professionals, veterans, and ministry leaders in resilience strategies and purposeful living.
John blends biblical truth with evidence-based mental health practices to help men and women navigate life's toughest challenges. He is the author of Getting a Grip on Depression, the host of the Resilient Faith Podcast , and a featured speaker at churches, conferences, and federal agency training events.
Credentials:
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New Mexico
• Certified Disaster Mental Health Specialist
• 27+ Years in Crisis & Trauma Counseling
• Author & Podcast Host
• Featured in Focus on the Family and Inspiration.com
Counseling & Coaching
Faith-based coaching and counseling for anxiety, depression, grief, and building a resilient, purposeful life. John also provides couple's coaching for couples who want to make a good marriage better.
John combines the truths of Scripture with faith-friendly principles from Positive Psychology and Resilience Training. He sees counseling as a joint effort betwedn the counselor and the client and actively uses homework and additional assignment to enhance the counseling experience.
While John maintains his licensure, primarily to serve as a Crisis Response Specialist. He uses a short-term, solution-focused coaching approach in his practice. John does not accept any insurance
Author & Podcaster
John shares biblical truths through multiple platforms: his book Getting a Grip on Depression, the Resilient Faith Podcast (100+ episodes), and his widely-read blog.
Featured in Focus on the Family and Inspiration.com, John's mission is to inspire lasting change through the written and spoken word. His content blends real-world mental health insights with biblical wisdom, providing practical tools for everyday resilience.
Resources include:
• Getting a Grip on Depression (book)
• Resilient Faith Podcast (weekly episodes)
• Faith-driven blog posts & articles
Speaker
ohn delivers faith-friendly, practical, and actionable insights tailored to your unique needs. He has developed a comprehensive curriculum and has spoken for ministry groups, federal agencies, and international NGOs.
His style is hope-filled and future-oriented, focusing on building resilience and fostering a sense of hope. John partners with event planners to create customized content that meets the specific needs of each audience.
Perfect for:
• Church conferences & retreats
• Ministry leadership training
• Military & veteran events
• Corporate faith-based groups
Who I Help
Faith-Based Counseling for Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Purposeful Living
Individuals & Professionals
Career burnout, anxiety & stress, grief and anger issues, life transitions, finding purpose and balance in work
Ministry Leaders
Leadership fatigue, spiritual resilience, burnout prevention, pastoral care
More About John
John Thurman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), retired Army Reserve Chaplain, and ordained minister with a 50-year career helping individuals and couples build resilient, purposeful lives.
Specializing in a faith-friendly, resiliency-based approach, John combines the timeless wisdom of Scripture with evidence-based counseling techniques. This holistic method enhances mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being, empowering clients to bounce back from adversity, develop inner strength, and deepen their faith.
John is the author of Getting a Grip on Depression, host of the Resilient Faith Podcast (100+ episodes), and a featured speaker at churches, conferences, and military events. His work has been featured in Focus on the Family and Inspiration.com.
John and his wife, Jan, have been married for 53 years and live in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Credentials & Experience:
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New Mexico
• Retired Army Reserve Chaplain & Ordained Minister
• Certified Disaster Mental Health Provider
• Corporate Crisis Response Specialist
• 50 Years in Ministry & Mental Health Counseling
• 27+ Years as Licensed Counselor
• Author, Podcaster & Speaker
• Featured in Focus on the Family and Inspiration.com
Contact Me
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