I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida. I studied at Florida Atlantic University where I received my Bachelors degree in Psychology (2011), and Masters degree in Social Work (2014) specializing in practice with Adults and Families. During my education I completed my internships in a Crisis Stabilization Unit (Baker Act Facility) and in a college counseling center. Since then I have continued my career as a Therapist working for a community mental health agency working with client's of all ages with diverse backgrounds. I have also volunteered at an LGBT resource center where I functioned as a peer counselor and researcher for healthcare disparities in the LGBT community. Additionally I have developed and facilitated LGBT safe zone trainings to improve support in the community.
My approach to treatment is focused treating clients as real people who deserve a therapeutic relationship that is honest, validates their feelings and experiences, and challenges them to change. My counseling style is a more laid back, and I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor, and able to "be real" with clients. I employ education as a tool alongside cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, trauma informed care, and mindfulness skills to help my clients identify and reach their goals.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW16997
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You are truly a great listener and very helpful
Written on Apr 07, 2022 after therapy with John for 5 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
John is amazing. Meeting with him is my favorite part of every week. He really knows me and understands exactly what I need to hear every time.
Written on Jan 17, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
When I need someone to talk to and just confide in. I know I have John and he always takes the time to discuss my issues and helps me put things back into perspective
Written on Nov 15, 2021 after therapy with John for 1 year and 2 months
John, is the only therapist in my life that I have felt that I work with and not a client therapist relationship. He has saved my life in so many ways.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with John for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I am very happy with John, he has been a great help to me during difficult times. His understanding of LGBTQ+ issues has also been very beneficial.
Written on Feb 23, 2021 after therapy with John for 6 months
He is really great! I enjoy our sessions, and I appreciate that he gives me feedback. Ive had therapists before where they just listen and don’t say much
Written on Feb 09, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes