John Laprade, LPC-MHSP, LMHC

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Counselor who focuses on practical, story-based change

Details

Name	John Laprade
Credentials	LPC-MHSP, LMHC
Based in	Tennessee
Licensed in	Tennessee, New York
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	5

About John

John Laprade is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. He works to make the first step easier for someone feeling overwhelmed. He is licensed in Tennessee and New York and brings five years of professional experience to his practice.

John focuses on building a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. He listens closely and reflects what he hears so clients can see their stories more clearly.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to make small changes that add up over time. His approach draws from Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered principles. That means he helps people notice the stories they tell about themselves, clarify values, and take action that matches those values.

He also uses practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. John has worked with people facing trauma, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, anger, and challenges with self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, body image, and substance use concerns.

He tailors sessions to each person’s situation and goals. People can expect straightforward talk, gentle challenge, and collaborative planning. John can guide coping with life changes, panic, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue.

He helps clients set realistic steps and check progress together.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused 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

How Narrative and ACT fit into online therapy

John uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems they face. This approach helps someone rewrite their story so it feels less stuck and opens possibilities for new actions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters most and taking values-based steps, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist reflects and follows the person’s lead to build trust and insight.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. Progress is reviewed regularly and techniques are adjusted when needed, so the process stays collaborative and practical.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions are useful when bandwidth or video is difficult, live chat supports brief check-ins, and ongoing text messaging can keep momentum between meetings. These options aim to increase flexibility and accessibility while focusing on meaningful change.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

John works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues such as sleep problems, anger, and self-esteem.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on listening, clarifying personal stories, and setting small practical steps.

What is John’s professional background?

He has five years of professional experience and practices with an emphasis on Narrative Therapy and other evidence-based approaches.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

John is licensed in Tennessee as a LPC-MHSP and in New York as an LMHC, and he lists Tennessee as his practice location.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be conducted as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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