Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
Prof. John Checkett greets people with a direct, calm manner. He guides those dealing with anger, anxiety, stress, depression, and relationship or intimacy questions.
He also helps with identity concerns, parenting stress, career changes, and trauma-related difficulties. He trained in social work and holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW. He brings 11 years of experience across clinical and institutional settings.
His background includes emergency mental health screening and work inside the prison system, which shaped his ability to stay steady in tense moments.
Background and approach
In sessions he listens first and then focuses on practical steps. He mixes client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to notice thinking patterns and change unhelpful behaviors. He also uses narrative and Jungian ideas to make sense of personal stories and recurring life themes.
Clients can expect a straightforward style that emphasizes clear communication. He pays attention to how self-image, empowerment, and self-care affect daily life. Work often involves small behavior changes, new ways of talking about problems, and exercises to reduce reactivity.
John aims to help people find clearer choices and calmer responses when strong feelings arise. He supports growth at a manageable pace and offers coaching-style guidance when people want practical steps to try between sessions.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
Approaches John lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-focused online therapy that fits your life
Client-centered therapy puts the person and their priorities at the center of each session. It emphasizes listening, empathy, and building on what the individual already knows about themselves to set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors to reduce reactivity and improve mood; it is often used for anger, anxiety, and stress.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences, checking in and adjusting plans as needed. That means an initial focus on what feels most urgent, then testing techniques and keeping what helps.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can support brief check-ins, homework review, or quick coaching between longer sessions. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career worries, ADHD, and related concerns such as body image and self-esteem.
How does he approach therapy?
His style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative and Jungian ideas. Sessions mix conversation with practical exercises to change thoughts and behaviors.
What is his background and experience?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, including emergency mental health screening and work in the prison system, which informed his work with high-stress situations.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida as an LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.