The Techie Therapist
Counseling for Men, Couples, and Families
Feeling overwhelmed by the demands of work, marriage, and family life?
You are not alone.
Navigating school and sports schedules, handling conflicts, paying the bills, and dealing with work stress while attempting to nurture relationships can be daunting.
Technology can offer relaxation and fun, but too much screen time can lead to misunderstandings and disconnect within your marriage, family, and work life.
As a Husband, Father, Grandparent, Veteran, Tech Enthusiast, and Student Marriage and Family Therapist Intern:
I specialize in helping husbands, fathers, couples, and families navigate the complexities of modern life.
Let’s start tackling some issues.
We will identify patterns, develop impactful insights, and implement practical solutions.
Go from this. . .
Anxiety and Depression: “I feel sad, tired, and scared and not sure what to do next.”
Communication Struggles: “Every time I talk to my spouse or kids, it turns into a screaming match of who is loudest. I just don’t know what to do.”
Conflict Resolution: “Last night was the biggest fight we’ve ever had. We just don’t know how to resolve our issues.”
Work-Life Balance: “My husband has no time for me or the kids. All he does is work. This is too hard on me .”
Technology Overuse: “My child screams when I take the tablet away. I’m trying to regulate but it’s impossible. I don’t know what to do.”
Parenting Challenges: “Video games, computers, and tablets are all my child wants. I’m stuck!”
Relationship Dynamics: “My son is a teen and thinks he knows everything. I tried talking to him, but I couldn’t get through. What am I supposed to do?”
Stress Management: “I work full time, come home, cook dinner, put the kids to bed. . . it’s too much. Help!”
Confidence Building: “Everything I do is wrong, and we always end up arguing. I can’t do anything right.”
Life Changes: “It’s the first time going through a divorce, and I worry most about the kids. How am I supposed to get through this alone now?”
Emotional Regulation: “When I get into an argument, I go from zero to furious in no time flat. I don’t know what to do or who to talk to about this.”
Grief and Loss: “I just lost my mom. I wasn’t ready yet. What now?”
To this. . .
Anxiety and Depression: Address feelings of sadness and fear in both adults and children.
Communication Struggles: Improve communication skills between your spouse or family members to reduce misunderstandings.
Conflict Resolution: Learn effective conflict resolution strategies to help navigate disagreements constructively.
Work-Life Balance: Discover new skills to manage the pressures of work and family life to reduce stress.
Technology Overuse: Find a healthy balance between screen time and technology to foster healthy connections with loved ones.
Parenting Challenges: Learn to navigate the complexities of raising children in today’s digital age.
Relationship Dynamics: Strengthen bonds between your spouse or family members to enhance health and peace in your home.
Stress Management: Explore new tools and techniques to cope with daily stressors.
Confidence Building: Husbands and Fathers learn to develop a positive self-image.
Life Changes: Find support when going through significant life changes, such as divorce, relocation, or blending families.
Emotional Regulation: Discover new techniques for managing emotions and reactions in high-pressure situations.
Grief and Loss: Explore ways to cope with losing a loved one.
Meet John
I am a techie! I enjoy spending time on computers, playing video games and board games with my kids, and connecting with people, just like you.
Favorite Movie Quote: “And so do all who see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.” - Gandalf the Grey
Favorite Video Game: The Legend of Zelda.
Favorite Book: I have two. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, and the Bible. . .which now that I think about it, is comprised of 66 books. So maybe I should change my original answer to, “I have 67 favorite books!”
Favorite Board Game: The Settlers of Catan. My favorite number to roll in the game is a 7. If you know, you know. . .
I specialize in helping families navigate the complexities of modern life, including the challenges posed by technology.
I strive to bring warmth and authenticity into the therapy room, supporting open communication to explore how depression, anxiety, communication struggles, conflict resolution, work-life imbalance, technology overuse, parenting challenges, unhealthy relationship dynamics, stress, self-esteem issues, significant life changes, and regulating emotions have negatively impacted your relationships and identify where you are currently, “stuck.”
Together, we’ll develop a strategy and treatment plan to get you “unstuck.”
My approach combines practical skill-building with emotional support, empowering Couples, Families, Husbands, Fathers, Veterans, and Males ages 5+ to balance their digital lives while addressing other life issues.
My goal is to help you build stronger, more resilient relationships in an increasingly digital world.
John Pecina is a graduate student in Abilene Christian University's Marriage & Family Therapy program. He is a U.S. Navy veteran who was forward deployed out of Pearl Harbor. After serving in the military, he earned his MBA and married his wife, Karen. John and Karen are a blended family; they raised four children, are empty nesters, and are active grandparents. John enjoys working with blended families, marriages, couples, veterans, men, and male teenagers. When away from the office, you can find John playing board games (like catan) with family, playing video games with his 3 sons, fishing at the neighborhood pond, or tinkering under the hood of a car. John is supervised by Diana Bigham, LMFT-S, RPT-S.
Disclaimer: I am a graduate student in Abilene Christian University's Marriage & Family Therapy program. I am currently in the internship portion of my program, supervised by Diana Bigham, LMFT-S, RPT-S.
-
I currently see clients as a student intern at Redefine LLC.
Redefine is located at 620 Stoneglen Dr b, Keller, TX 76248. I am supervised by Diana Bigham, LMFT-S, RPT-S. www.redefinetoday.com
Phone Number: 817-562-8800
-
As a Student Therapist, I do not take insurance.
My rate is $40 a session.
If you would like to schedule time with me please fill out the appointment form here: https://www.redefinetoday.com/request-an-appointment
-
$40 per session as a student intern
Please go to https://redefinetoday.com/faq for more information
-
The Redefine staff and environment are very welcoming. If you're feeling extra nervous, we can jump on a call before coming to session to make sure you are feeling comfortable and confident for your first session.
Before coming to your first session, Redefine staff will send you all the required documentation to be completed before seeing me.
Here is Redefine's Google page! https://g.co/kgs/tKkMH9p It shows pictures of the facility, so you know where to go and what to expect when you get there.
If you have any additional questions, please call 817-562-8800, and the Redefine staff can answer!