- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Plainspoken care
About John
John Swan is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and issues that affect self-esteem and motivation. John speaks plainly and aims to make the first step feel manageable for people who are nervous about starting therapy.
He works from the view that clients are the experts on their own lives and that strengths already present can be used to move forward. Sessions emphasize clear goals, direct conversation, and small, achievable changes rather than jargon. This makes the work feel concrete and useful from week to week.
John uses approaches that include client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral methods to tackle unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He also draws on narrative and solution-focused ideas to help clients rewrite difficult stories and build practical plans. Motivational interviewing is used when someone needs help finding or boosting the drive for change.
People bring a range of concerns to him, such as relationship strain, parenting stress, addiction-related struggles, codependency, and work or career pressures. He also supports people coping with gender and LGBT-related matters, trauma, bipolar-related issues, and caregiver burnout. Sessions aim to balance emotional processing with skills that fit daily life.
John encourages anyone feeling stuck to take one step toward help. He offers steady, respectful support and helps clients set clear next steps. The focus is on understandable tools and realistic progress paced to each person.
How therapy methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client, helping people feel heard and understood while they set their own pace. It works well when someone needs space to explore feelings and make decisions about change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.
Motivational Interviewing helps people find and strengthen their own reasons for change. It is often used when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking the next step toward a goal.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then try methods that fit those needs. That collaboration helps shape a plan that can be adjusted over time.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by removing commute time, allowing a shorter check-in between other obligations, or offering an option that doesn’t require being on camera. These practical benefits often help people maintain steady progress while juggling work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does John commonly help with?
He works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family problems, codependency, and LGBT-related matters.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions mix client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative work, solution-focused methods, and motivational interviewing to set goals and address unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and practical concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, FL LMHC, based in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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