- Direct conversational style
- Practical goal setting
- Focus on relationships
About John
Prof. John Checkett is an LCSW who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and issues tied to gender and sexuality. He also supports men navigating intimacy, relationships, body image, and career strain. He brings 11 years of clinical experience to conversations about life changes, parenting pressures, and compassion fatigue.
He favors a direct, conversational style. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and day-to-day strategies. He listens for patterns in how a person thinks and tells their story, then works with them to try new ways of responding. The tone is practical and respectful rather than overly clinical.
John earned degrees in social work, communication arts, and women’s studies, and he has worked in emergency mental health screening and in the prison system. That background shaped his interest in social justice and the real-world pressures people face. He uses what he learned in those settings to make therapy useful for daily life.
His approach blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian ideas, and Narrative Therapy. That mix is used to build self-awareness, challenge unhelpful thinking, and reframe personal stories. He often focuses on self-care, self-esteem, empowerment, and conflict resolution during sessions.
People who choose him can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. He works with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, trauma, bipolar, grief, and relationship conflict. Sessions are intended to help people find practical shifts they can use between meetings.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist focuses on listening, reflecting, and supporting the client's own goals, which can help with self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises and small behavioral experiments that target anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related patterns.
Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from problems by examining the stories they tell about their lives. It can be useful for reworking self-image, coping with life changes, and exploring gender and sexuality issues.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find these practical benefits help them keep therapy consistent while working on relationship, mood, and life-purpose goals.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and many gender and sexuality concerns. Other focus areas include ADHD, trauma, parenting stress, and career-related strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The style is conversational and practical. He listens closely, then helps set clear goals and actionable steps to try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of experience and has worked in emergency mental health screening and in the prison system. He also taught university-level women's studies and holds multiple social science degrees.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as an LCSW licensed in Florida. His practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.