I am a licensed counselor in Michigan who has been practicing social work for 30 years and with over 15 years of counseling experience working with people who are recovering from life stressors, mental illness and drug/alcohol use. I have worked with people experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, drug/alcohol use, and personality disorders. I have also helped many people who have experienced trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is interactive, warm, and engaging. I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion while being sensitive to individual needs. I believe that people strive to be their best and that labels can be stigmatizing. My approach combines motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, and solution focused approaches. I approach my treatment planning and dialogue with people in a non-judgmental manner.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Codependency, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Personality disorders
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
MI LMSW 6801067333
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for John Shovels. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
John has been a great resource for me for the past couple of years. He's a great listener and has a lot of great wisdom and analogies to provide in relation.
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
John Shovels is a professional, kind, understanding expert who listens, clarifies, and sets clear goals for improving yourself. Five stars!
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
I have issues with the billing policy.
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
John is great. I've done over 20 sessions with him (and counting). I hadn't tried therapy in over a decade ago because I had a bad initial experience with someone else. John has showed me how helpful therapy can be. We both listen to each other and have mutual respect. Therapy isn't a magic solution of course. But if you do the work, and intentionally communicate well with your therapist, it adds up. Sometimes even just being able to verbalize what I'm struggling with is half the battle. Even when sometimes that's "I'm not sure what to focus on today." But we somehow figure it out. And whatever I share, John actually listens and often can point out patterns or perspectives I had never considered or haven't been paying enough attention to. Thanks John!
Written on Apr 03, 2022 after therapy with John for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and grief
The best
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with John for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Very compassionate, an active listener and he advocates for you.
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder