Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Mead is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 23 years of professional experience. He uses a direct, respectful approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and problems with substance use. He aims to create straightforward, practical conversations that focus on what matters to each person.
Mead often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means sessions begin by listening closely to a person's concerns and goals.
Background and approach
Then he and the person try out clear strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of his toolkit too. Mindfulness helps people notice patterns without judgment.
Motivational interviewing supports shifts in motivation for change when someone feels stuck. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship stress, and challenges related to identity and sexual expression. He also works with attention challenges and eating or body image issues.
He adapts conversations and plans to each person's background and needs. People who choose him can expect practical steps, regular check-ins, and a focus on building skills to cope with life changes. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and supporting clients as they try new ways of handling difficult feelings.
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
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches John lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist spends time understanding your goals and tailoring conversations to what feels most important. This approach helps when someone needs empathy and direction to sort through stress or anger.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many everyday challenges.
Mindfulness adds simple attention practices that help people notice reactions without acting on them. It can reduce reactivity during stressful moments and support recovery from addictive behaviors.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting as needed.
Online sessions offer flexibility and several ways to connect. Video calls are close to face-to-face conversations and allow visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule. Live chat or text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between visits.
Questions people ask about John
What problems does John help address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as grief, trauma, relationship strain, and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical approaches like cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create simple, doable steps for change.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 23 years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is licensed in Michigan and holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He works remotely using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.