About John
Prof. John Checkett is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice in Florida. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.
He also supports people facing trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting strain, and issues related to gender and sexuality. John uses a direct but warm style in sessions. He listens closely and helps people name what feels hard.
How John works
His approach mixes practical thinking about patterns with attention to personal story and meaning. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps people can take between meetings. He holds a Master of Social Work and practices as an LCSW.
Earlier work included emergency mental health screening and clinical roles in correctional settings. Those experiences shaped his ability to assess risk quickly and respond calmly under pressure. In therapy he blends client-centered conversation with cognitive strategies and exploratory work about personal meaning.
That mix is meant to help people change unhelpful habits while also understanding deeper themes in their lives. He uses talk, reflection, and practical experiments to build new coping skills. People who meet with him can expect a thoughtful, conversational process.
Sessions are used to set clear goals, try new approaches, and track progress. The focus is on improving day-to-day functioning and building a clearer sense of purpose and self-worth.
John lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What John works with
The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Approaches that guide online work and how they help
The online work draws especially on client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work means conversations that follow the person’s concerns, helping them feel heard while they clarify goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and panic.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaboration. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
Online sessions are offered by a licensed professional using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone is useful when lower bandwidth or hands-free contact is needed, and chat or messaging can fit quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel and to maintain regular contact while working on practical changes.
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