Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Lee is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of experience based in Massachusetts. He welcomes people who are ready to talk about stress, anger, anxiety, depression, or the changes life brings. He aims to make the first steps feel less daunting and to meet each person with respect and steady attention.
He uses a gentle, client-centered style that begins with building trust and rapport. Sessions are often conversational and collaborative.
Background and approach
John listens first, then helps people notice patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behavior so they can try new ways of coping. His work draws on practical methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address problems like anger, anxiety, and addiction. He also incorporates acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.
Attachment-based perspectives inform his focus on relationships and connection. John has worked in a variety of settings across his career. That background helps him adapt to many concerns, including grief, parenting stress, ADHD, substance use, and issues tied to aging or caregiver strain.
He tends to move at a pace each person can manage. People who come to him often want straightforward tools and calm conversation. He supports goal-setting, skill practice, and checking what works in day-to-day life.
His aim is practical change that fits the realities of each person’s situation.
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
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
John often combines cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or change addictive habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention and breathing exercises that can lower reactivity and help with mood and stress management.He also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take small steps toward what matters. That approach supports people who feel stuck by encouraging committed action even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Choosing the right mix of methods is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to find what fits their goals and preferences.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be used for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These formats make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into busy days.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of problems does he help with?
John works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and relationship and family issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses a client-centered, conversational style that mixes cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques along with acceptance and commitment ideas to help people build practical skills.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 22 years of professional experience in social work and clinical settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices as an MA LICSW and is located in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and John also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.