Prof. John Checkett, LCSW
Change patterns, reshape your story
Details
| Name | Prof. John Checkett |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 11 |
About John
Prof. John Checkett is a licensed clinical social worker with eleven years of practice. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to gender and sexuality.
He speaks plainly and listens closely to what each person brings to sessions. He uses a mix of practical and reflective methods. That means he will help you spot patterns in thinking and behavior, and also look at the stories you tell about yourself.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, concrete steps alongside deeper conversations about identity and values. John trained in social work and also studied communication arts and women's studies at the university level. He has experience in emergency screening and has worked in correctional settings with people facing mental health problems.
Those roles shaped a straightforward, problem-solving approach to therapy. In the room he blends Client-Centered methods with Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He pays attention to how personal stories shape choices and feelings, and then helps people test new ways of acting and thinking.
He often works on self-care, self-esteem, and conflict skills that can be used right away. People seeking help for parenting strain, caregiving stress, body image, career questions, ADHD, trauma, or compassion fatigue will find practical tools and reflective work. He aims to make therapy useful and understandable, not abstract or overly technical.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.
- 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 listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask John directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking John directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change or keep in life. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and the world; it helps separate problems from identity and find new storylines to support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and uses clear exercises to test and shift them, which can help with anxiety, panic, and mood problems.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying short experiments, mixing approaches, and adjusting over time as needs evolve.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, homework, or when shorter, more frequent contact helps maintain momentum. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep work on progress between sessions.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Prof. John Checkett address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and many related concerns such as parenting stress, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and body image.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines listening and practical problem-solving. Sessions mix focused skill work with conversations about personal stories and meaning.
What background and experience does he bring?
He holds a master level social work credential and has eleven years of experience including emergency mental health screening and work in correctional settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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