About John
John Laprade is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and depression. He holds Tennessee LPC-MHSP and New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials and has five years of experience. He aims to make first steps feel manageable for those seeking change.
John creates a calm space for people to talk about hard things without judgment. He listens closely and focuses on what matters most to each person.
How John works
Sessions are practical and rooted in real-life goals rather than long lectures about theory. He uses a mix of approaches depending on the situation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports values-based choices. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes empathy and the person's own pace. John also draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and Narrative Therapy to help people make sense of their stories.
He adapts tools to fit each person's needs, whether coping with sleep problems, anger, relationships, or substance concerns. He works with people navigating life changes, caregiving strain, body image worries, and issues like panic or social anxiety. The focus is on building skills, reducing distress, and helping people notice what they want to be different.
Progress is tracked in straightforward steps so goals feel reachable.
John lists 7 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.
Also listed
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Registers | LPC-MHSP, LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Tennessee |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How John’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes where someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaching practical strategies to change them. This approach often helps with panic, social anxiety, and sleeping problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy and the person's own pace, giving space to talk through difficult feelings and decisions without pressure.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John collaborates with each person to choose and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. That way the plan is tailored rather than one-size-fits-all and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and situations. Video is useful when face-to-face interaction helps, phone works well with lower bandwidth or for shorter check-ins, and messaging can suit quick updates or flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other commitments while still using the same therapeutic tools.
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A practical next step
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