I first contacted John about a year and a half ago. I knew I was going to like working with him from the second we first spoke on the phone before even meeting in person. He's very personable, super easy to talk to, and you can really tell that he genuinely cares for you. When I have my sessions with John, I feel like I'm hanging out with one of my best friends who I can tell absolutely anything, without any judgement. He's totally the type of guy you want to grab a beer and hang out with. When I first met John in the summer of 2018, I was going through some relationship issues with my husband that caused me to overthink almost everything I was doing which resulted in a bit of anxiety for the first time in my life. As this was new to me, I had no idea how to deal with it, which in turn caused more stress and it was a vicious cycle I couldn't get out of on my own. John offered a calm relaxing environment where you can just come in and talk to him as if you've known him your entire life. My favorite thing about him is he doesn't tell you what you should do, or how you should do it, but he makes you realize the answers to those questions on your own. I can't tell you how many times I was sitting there talking to him and all of a sudden the answer just appeared before me. After John helped me through my relationship issues, I really wanted to continue to work on myself for personal growth and development. I was approaching 40 and wasn't exactly where I thought I would be at that point in my life. Through hypnotherapy, I was able to clear the negative thoughts in my mind and realize that I was doing exactly what I should be doing at this point in my life. It also gave me the strength to leave my comfort zone and change the things that I wanted or needed to change (moving out of my husband's place and out on my own, finding a new job, getting better organized with finances etc). In December of 2018 I was in an unhappy marriage I didn't know how to get out of, a deadend job I didn't really like, and knew I needed to move out of my husbands place (which I loved) and get a place on my own but i couldn't imagine living anywhere else. If you would have told me that a year later I would be happily living on my own, happily single, and just recently happily started a new job, I would have never believed you, but here I am. As I said above, John doesn't just wave a magic wand and fix everything in your life, and he doesn't tell you what you should do and how you should do it, but through hypnotherapy along with amazing conversational sessions, he opens your mind on how to find those answers and figure everything out for yourself. While everything in my life is currently heading in the right direction, there is still some things that I want to continue to work on. I really look forward to working with him in the coming weeks, months and years ahead. read more

"While men's issues are my specialty, I also work with women" Dr. John Moore the Guy Counselor (in Chicago). I am a woman. I had to start a Yelp account to say all that I have to say about you. Thank you Dr. Moore, no stars above this little box could ever express the great appreciation that I have for you. You, not knowing me, responded to my very stressful message at a moments notice. I was so amazed because there was no one else. To me, my life felt like it hit rock bottom. I had parked my car crying and wondering what I could do. I entered a few words online and it led me to you. What I also find incredible in this situation is that you are in CHICAGO I am in DALLAS, TX. I was in big trouble and didn't think anything or anyone could help me. My situation was very humiliating. You coached me, a stranger, did not judge me, nor criticize me, and were very knowledgeable in your arena. You were attentive, caring and available!! Did I mentioned, AVAILABLE??!! That means dependable in my book. I cannot believe I got so blessed with such a counselor! You have brought me so much hope and a new outlook in life even if things don't turn out the way I would like, the things you did for me and told me are priceless and unforgettable. Five stars are not enough to thank you. You have inspired me to help others as well. I was asking myself if you were real. I cannot believe your coaching skills! Your professionalism and attentiveness are phenomenal! I will definitely tell anyone about you. By the way, I just found out that you are counseling men is your specialty. I read your intro here on Yelp and quoted you on this post. I wouldn't have known the difference. In the beginning I thought your first name was "Guy" :) You are pretty cool! Thank you for you. Keep making a difference. Liz T. read more

So I just completed my 9th therapy session with Dr. Moore and I can't imagine not having him around. As a veteran dealing with anxiety, PTSD and trauma from different issues growing up and deployments has been an uphill battle for many years. Dr. Moore is a excellent listener, and his ability to interpret my mental and emotional distress has helped me deal with my emotional and mental health tremendously. I wish I could see him more often but I only travel to Chicago once a week for work and he always makes time for me while I'm in town. He has pulled me out of a dark tunnel that I never thought I would be able to come out of using a combination of techniques and different hypnotherapy exercises. It's just amazing how great these exercises work and bring your anxiety level to a minimum. I have noticed a lot of changes in my energy level and my physical health as well. He has been able to dig deep and connect all the dots with me throughout the process. Not able manage my emotions and mental resiliency like we are programmed to do has been the caused of many other issues for me. I find that in these 9 weeks we have been working together, I have made so much progress and I for once, I feel some sort of relieve and have reduced my level of anxiety a great deal. We still got some work to do, but I'm happy I found him. He is the help I need it at the right time. If you have issues he is your guy! Trust me and believe he will get you through it. Highly recommend him, he is the best period and the reason why I'm here writing this review . read more

I started seeing John in 2006 to help work on some relationship challenges as well as self esteem issues that I had. I was in my mid twenties at the time. Finding a good therapist is not always an easy task, but I am beyond grateful that I was able to find someone like John. I was comfortable talking with John from the beginning. He helped me to realize that I am not "crazy" and that the feelings I had but never shared with anyone were actually quite normal. Through our sessions, I was able to realize my worth and what I have to offer. In addition, I was also able to learn to focus on the positive things when it is sometimes much easier to let the negative things be the center of attention. I have often dealt with anxiety both professionally and personally. John has been a great resource in overcoming anxiety and helping me to figure out what is truly important to me. Here I am, 12 years later. I still have sessions with John every month or so to stay in contact and updated on things that are going on in life. Let's face it, there is almost always a challenge in our personal relationships and in our careers. Having someone to talk to about these things without feeling like we need to censor ourselves is extremely liberating. Help with seeing things from a different perspective by someone like John is a wonderful thing. read more

Sometimes it's hard for me to admit that I need help, especially with sensitive subjects like intimacy or my health. That's why I regularly visit the Guy Counseling blog. Every week I find something useful and I especially like how the message isn't preachy or stereotypical. It's just sound advice backed up by scientific research and personal experience. You can tell that the therapist behind the information cares about your issues and he cares about how you will receive his advice and recommendations. When I have questions John is just a quick email away. I really appreciate it. When I got my new job in Europe I was terrified because I hate flying. I guess it's a phobia. I turned to John for help and he introduced me to hypnotherapy. I was skeptical at first because I didn't think that technique could work, but hypnotherapy sessions with John helped me break out of my old patterns of thinking when it comes to flying. I was able to visualize myself on the plane pushing through my fears. It was incredible! Made a believer out of me, but more importantly I was able to take the job in Europe. I recommend it to anyone who is struggling with a phobia or a nagging fear that just won't go away. read more

There are not enough good things I can ay about John. He helped me through one of the absolute worst periods of my life. After my 46th birthday, I started suffering from chronic and severe insomnia. It was horrible and often debilitating. I tried several things fix the problem including several different medications, and nothing worked. When I first saw John, his calm and compassionate demeanor immediately put me at ease. I felt very safe in his presence. I had never tried hypnosis before, so I did not know what to expect. But I immediately felt a sense of peace and serenity come over me. He also gave me one of his hypnosis recordings, which I listen to every night when I get in bed. After just a couple of times listening to it, I could tell it was starting to make a difference. I now listen to it every night and it has been instrumental in my healing and recovery. I have also always been a high anxiety person, and my visits with him as well as the hypnosis sessions, have greatly helped to decrease my anxiety and put my mind at rest. If you are looking for a great healer who is kind, compassionate, genuine, and attentive, he is your man. He can help you heal your life. read more

I needed a career counselor from some issues I was having with the direction I was going in life. The minute I met John, I could tell that he was going to be a perfect fit. He listened to me carefully and picked up on some of my "stinking thinking" issues. What I liked about him was his direct approach while also being compassionate. There's something mystical about John that I can't put my fingers on. He has the uncanny ability to pick up on what you are thinking and it goes well beyond mere intuition. I wish that I could explain it. But what I can tell you is that he helped me to gain the confidence to make a major career switch and move! I was living in the Midwest but have since picked up my entire family and am now on the West Coast. From time to time, I pull out some of the old homework assignments he gave me as a way of reinforcing some of the things I leaned during my time with him. I can still hear his voice in my mind telling me to "stay in the moment" and "focus on the here and now". Truly, a gifted healer and a fantastic counselor for men. read more

John has been a dream come true. I've been suffering from terrible anxiety and depression since middle school, but even after a few sessions, I've made incredible progress. He's been nothing but patient and willing to work with me through all of the areas in my life that need help. He's been so kind, and I feel as though he cares for me as more than a patient. When typical tools to deal with anxiety didn't really work (like breathing exercises), we used a bit of hypnosis to deal with some of the bigger problems. He was so willing to help me understand the process, and made sure I was comfortable before utilizing it. I've been going here for a few years now, and there's really no one better in Chicago. Because of him, I've made so much progress with my family and personal life that I had been struggling with. He's given me my own tools for change that I continue working with, and while we don't meet as frequently, he's always willing to take a quick call if I can't come in. John truly is wonderful. read more

The support that I received from John gave me the strength to expand my toolbox of coping skills that helps me fight my social anxiety and low seft esteem every day. He helped me to really look inside of myself and face my demons that I hadn't been able to do before. It is so much better on the other side! I realised that life is beautiful and is something that should be rejoiced and enjoyed. I do enjoy my life, and thanks to the support of Guy Counseling & Coaching, and more importantly the dedication I have to my mental health I can say that I love life, and I love myself. My time with John was not easy, in fact, it was probably the most difficult thing that I have experienced in my life, but it was worth every minute. Starting counseling is one of the best things I've done for myself, and I feel so fortunate to have found John. I will forever be grateful to him! read more

I badly needed a therapist for help with stress and anxiety. When I first came to John, I was struggling with grades in school and losing ground fast. John jumped right in and helped to stabilize me. He's gentle but direct at the same time. There's also something mysterious about his energy. It's hard to put into words. He showed me some basic techniques to increase my self-esteem with a mix of CBT and relaxation hypnotherapy. I loved the interavtive approach he took. We laughed a lot in therapy - something I didn't think happened in counseling. Nice office that is well kept and comfortable. Making appointments was easy. He's good for practical, useful advice on things you can do to get through anxiety. A strong, gentle healer that gets men's issues. I loved our time together. read more

I was struggling with anxiety and heard about John from a friend. After working with him on coping strategies and goals for the future, I started feeling a LOT better. I was skeptical that hypnosis would help with my life long struggle with anxiety but wow am I a believer now. If you go see John, its really important to know the goals you want to work in. He'll teach you things like self-hypnosis, tapping and mindful meditation. I learned how to challenge some of my irrational thoughts with CBT. There have been other therapists and life coaches I've seen over the years (particularly in Chicago) and I've got to say John is the best! read more

Early December of 2017, I felt as if I hit rock bottom. I was wandering around for about three years in a deep depression: I had panic attacks and breakdowns constantly, I couldn't sleep, I was in a deep artistic rut and full of self-hatred. I genuinely felt no joy or peace for three years and was praying for mercy and a way out of what I was experiencing. Is there an option for 10 stars? John is beyond amazing. I was in awe of​ how he was able to heal me and take this from me. He is not only my therapist but a friend as well. I can't wait to work with him more in the future. read more

John has been my go-to helping professional for seven years, helping me with dealing with the poor choices of my father and the aftermath's effect on my life and marriage. More than any other therapist with whom I've worked, John is intuitive, kind, and, above all, caring. I cannot recommend his services enough. read more