About John
John Swan works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, addiction, or questions about identity. He introduces a calm, respectful approach and helps people take practical steps toward feeling better. John is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and brings ten years of experience to sessions.
John believes people are the experts on their own lives. He listens first, then helps clients notice strengths they already have.
How John works
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable changes that add up over time. He uses methods that encourage practical thinking and active problem solving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck and want to build motivation for change. Narrative Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy help people tell their story in new ways and center the person's priorities. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work grounded in immediate, achievable steps.
These approaches are chosen to match each person's needs and goals. John has worked in Florida settings for a decade and has experience with a wide range of life challenges, including career strain, parenting stress, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. He speaks English and offers sessions by video, phone, chat, or messaging.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their calendar. His style is straightforward and patient. He aims to make therapy understandable, usable, and relevant to everyday life.
John lists 5 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
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Florida |
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Online support options
Approach and online options that fit your life
John uses Client-Centered Therapy to put the person's priorities first and create space for their story. This approach is about listening, reflecting what matters, and shaping goals that feel right for the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing helps people who feel unsure or stuck by exploring their own reasons for change and strengthening inner motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. John will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match their needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's readiness.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing contact, brief reflections, and work between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while focusing on methods that lead to practical change.
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