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I have been a counselor for over 45 years. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Mental Health Service Provider with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. My specialty areas include: working with adult children of dysfunctional families, addictions, PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationships, domestic violence, obsessive disorders, and schizophrenia. I have worked in a state-run mental health hospital, in an addiction treatment center, and in non-profit organizations. I recently worked as the clinical manager over two locations of 12 clinicians in private practice. I have been married to my wife for 50 years. Life has often been difficult and confusing for me; therefore, clients find me compassionate and non-judgmental. Perhaps you have issues that are overwhelming. I have discovered that it is never too late to change, to walk a more positive and happy life. Together, we can develop a plan and work through your stressful situations to recovery and healing.
Additional areas of focus:Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Avoidant personality, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. John Slate. 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.
Dr Slate creates an incredibly strong appeal to logic, which is the exact opposite of anxiety. Having dealt with anxiety, the high volume of strategies he offered that appealed to logic were a great help for me. He repeats certain phrases that you can latch on to that help apply coping strategies in real life, every day. Dr Slate is kind, attentive, humorous, and effective. He also is adaptive, learned what helped me most and made that the bulk of the material he gave me. Glad I got paired with him!
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
He is a kind and reasonable man. He is very sweet.
Written on Nov 15, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
He’s good at what he does
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
He listens to my concerns and feelings. After a session I feel like I have some control of my life. It makes me feel better about my life.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He’s really nice he found the root of my problem and immediately started working at it.
Written on Oct 26, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Slate has already introduced me to new insights on the issues I am dealing with within my first couple of weeks. Kind, respectful and very understanding. It's been an encouraging start to my therapy journey.
Written on Oct 15, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
He helped me when I was at my lowest, and guided me to a better place in my mind
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Slate is always a pleasure to talk to. He’s great at listening to my thoughts and providing useful feedback or advice to help me understand what I’m going through. He’s given me multiple tools and techniques to try out to see what works for me. I’ve only had a few sessions with him so far, but I’m already feeling a lot better. I highly recommend him to anyone who is feeling overwhelmed or stressed out with life.
Written on Sep 03, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coaching
Nice to talk to
Written on Jul 20, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
He is kind and insightful
Written on May 01, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I really enjoy working with Dr. Slate
Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coaching
Very understanding and engaging
Written on Mar 21, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Slate is gifted at cutting right through my problems and getting to the root of the issue. He provides positive and meaningful insights that are still simple enough to incorporate into my daily life. Although I have only seen him a couple times, he has already impacted my quality of life and philosophy.
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Has given the best advice is an overview of how to look at life and how to improve myself, but also look at how far I’ve come. Listen to well and is patient when responding.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with John for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Slate has been very patient to listen to my concerns, and has deep understanding of my challenges. He offers very simple and practical solutions. He has been very helpful to me in these few sessions. Thank you.
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great man! A pleasure to work with.
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with John for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Slate has been wonderful for the time I've been using BetterHelp. He gets what I'm trying to say when I'm not sure how to say it sometimes, which is great, because I don't know how to speak sometimes.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with John for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Slate genuinely cares about his clients. When he sees articles (I LOVE articles) that he thinks may help me process my current situation, he sends them to me. He is so kind and non-judgmental and has helped me through one of the hardest times of my life. I have been recommending him to anyone who will listen!
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with John for 7 months on issues concerning adhd
He is amazing a great an is very understanding a listens very well. I have enjoyed him being my therapist an always look forward to our sessions
Written on Dec 02, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Excellent doctor, highly recommend!
Written on Oct 31, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks
Dr. Slate is a great listener! I feel he really gave me his 100% attention whenever I discussed my problems that I was dealing with and asked great questions for me to reflect upon. He also gave me great resources for dealing with them!
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, and self esteem
Very helpful
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Slate is patient and kind. He has helped me better take control of my life for myself. I highly recommend Dr. Slate!
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr.Slate is very cool , id recommend him to everyone any day.
Written on May 08, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
He has been great. He is understanding and has a very good head on his shoulders. He has a very calming voice and a great way of helping change how you view past and current experiences
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Slate has been such a blessing. I am grateful for him.
Written on Mar 27, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Great insight! Wonderful listener! Helpful suggestions and insuring that I am on the correct path.
Thank you Dr Slate!
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with John for 5 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Slate is an amazing resource. He has deep experience, listens well, and is highly empathetic. For me, me had the ability to see to the heart of my issue and quickly provide counsel in a loving and caring manner. I highly recommend him!
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, and coaching
Seems understanding and knowledgeable in the field. His responses thus far have been very helpful
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Learnt a lot. Patient, knowledgle. A great listener and very good assesments and pep talks. Thank you and best wishes, to you Doctor Slate.
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with John for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder
Dr. Slate is knowledgeable, helpful, and upbeat. His positive and optimistic viewpoint is just what I need.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Very respectful and easy to connect with
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Slate is awesome and understanding!!
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
The first question should be 10, but I misclicked it.
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Great experience, blessed to have him in my life.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with John for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief
Dr Slate is very experienced and knowledgable. His pragmatic and personalised approach really helped me make progress in key areas.
Written on Oct 22, 2022 after therapy with John for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
He's great
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Great Therapist! Helped a lot
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression
Dr. Slate has helped me in so many ways. It truly is a no judgement zone with him. He makes me feel comfortable and truly tries to understand and help me with whatever issues I'm struggling with. Therapy was a great decision and I was extra lucky to be matched with him. He has truly helped me be a happier person and feel more fulfilled with my life. Thank you, Dr. Slate.
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with John for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Slate is fantastic!
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
He’s great
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Slate was able to quickly and effectively help me with an acute personal and professional situation and get me back to work and life. Thanks so much!
Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Slate is fantastic! Best therapist I've ever had!
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with John for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Good
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with John for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I think Dr. Slate really understands me and provides great insight to work through the underlying issues that I need to resolve.
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigu
Dr. Slate is an amazing therapist.
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
I like Dr.Slate
Written on Jul 26, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Wonderful, caring therapist
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Slate is kind and intuitive.
Written on Jun 03, 2022 after therapy with John for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Thank you so much for all your help, I tackled problems that I always wanted to
Written on May 24, 2022 after therapy with John for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Very dedicated, full of knowledge, compassionate..
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
He is very understanding of my issues and helped guide me through them. I feel as though I'm in a better mindset due to his help.
Written on May 03, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I trust Dr Slate’s advice, he has wisdom and gives me resources that help me with a deeper understanding.
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I highly appreciate the sessions with Dr. Slate. Within a very short time, he hit the nail spot on, whatever my matter is. He finds very useful articles as "brainfood", which puts me in the situation of looking at the matter from a different angle. Within 4 weeks, I feel so much better - still a way to go but with Dr. Slate's life experience and practical hints I will get there. Many thanks Dr. Slate - I much enjoy feeling better.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Dr Slate has been great so far. Given his life experience I feel he was able to hone in on the issues I need to work on. He’s also super friendly and understanding.
Written on Mar 12, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Slate has been very helpful in getting me through a very rough time in my life. He's also helped me in understanding the dynamics of my issues and where they stem from. He's been a tremendous asset on this road of life.
Written on Feb 17, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Slate is very personable. I felt like sharing with a friend from the start. He understood quickly my consurns and had related reference materials ready for me to work on or think over = homework. It was very helpful!!!
Written on Feb 08, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, anger management, sleeping disorders, eating disorders, and parenting issues
I love Dr. Slate. He's the most amazing therapist I've worked with. He's compassionate and listens attentively
Written on Jan 14, 2022 after therapy with John for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Slate is an amazing man. He really does listen to every word you say. You can feel his empathy and his passion in his responses. He calmly breaks down exactly what is going on through factual knowledge of the brain and it’s inner workings. This helped me tremendously. The tools he has given me have helped change my life. I couldn’t recommend him enough! Thank you Dr. Slate.
Written on Jan 12, 2022 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and depression
Great doctor!
Written on Dec 29, 2021 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I feel very comfortable talking and expressing myself with Dr.Slate. I feel no sense of judgment but support in moving towards a better part in my life.
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks
Great man to work with. Firm and has noticeably made a difference in my life in our short time together.
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Dr. Slate is a gifted, thoughtful and friendly professional. Great listener. Very affirming! We all need someone to show us our strengths. He's honest and caring.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I have had two sessions of therapy with Dr. Slate and i appreciate his practical approach of reaching the root cause as quickly as possible. He is empathetic, kind and supportive. I appreciate his attention and focus to the details and prompt response.
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Slate is a very kind and compassionate man who has helped me a lot-- even in our very first chat session. He has wonderful credentials and a lot of experience working with people, which is very important to me. He loves to help: he gets back to you right away and he genuinely cares. I can't recommend him more highly.
Written on Nov 06, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Dr Slate is very easy to talk with and provides vast amounts of knowledge
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, grief, and anger management
Dr Slate has an open, caring, and non judgemental approach to therapy which I am in need of.
Written on Oct 31, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
He listens very well, and provides good feedback. I’m comfortable with telling him everything which helps me a lot
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Slate is very knowledgeable and completely understand exactly the issues I want to work on. He has a good read on people and is smart.
Written on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great therapist! Kind, understanding and listens.
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I strongly feel that that Dr. Slate is a great person that guides you in the correct steps in life. Great Teacher ..... Great Mentor,,,,,
Written on Aug 09, 2021 after therapy with John for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Slate really listens and is very patient! From the first session he gave me a couple of tools to use that have helped so much. So happy that I signed up for Better Help.
Written on Aug 03, 2021 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Compassionate, practical and relatable.
Written on Aug 02, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Slate is awesome. He listens and provides useful feedback. I am very proud and honor to have him as my Counselor/therapist
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
Dr. Slate is very understanding, patient, compassionate and knowledgeable.
He always answers promptly and regularly checks in on me. He gave me several tools to deal with my issues.
I would highly recommend him if you’re looking for a great therapist.
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr.Slate offer a great insight to my concerns that help guide my decisions and actions
Written on Jun 20, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks
I think dr slate is my best psychiatrist yet, i feel like for the first time someone really understands me and im doing actually progress, everything he talkd to me about or shares with me fits for me and everything he showed me sofar seemd to match up every time. Im very happy i found John and am very highly to recommend him.
Written on Jun 17, 2021 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd
Easy to become comfortable with. Knowledgeable and relatable.
Written on Jun 12, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Dr Slate is extremely patient, kind and considerate, and he could accurately pinpoint my concerns and deepest struggles with minimal probing. He has asked many helpful questions, given clear direction and good guidance, that has helped me to not only push forward in my own journey, but has also enabled me to discover my own worth and value. I am eternally grateful for his help and would recommend this approachable, empathic and compassionate professional to anyone who feels chronically misunderstood, unheard or unseen in the difficulties that they are facing.
Written on Jun 08, 2021 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
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