John Swan, LMHC

John Swan is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida with ten years of practice. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns. He emphasizes practical steps and clear goals so people know what to expect in sessions.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and boost motivation. Sessions often involve identifying patterns, practicing new skills, and setting achievable steps between meetings. The work is collaborative and tailored to each person’s situation.

John believes people are the experts on their own lives and that strength and resilience already exist. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through hard experiences like trauma, abandonment, or loss. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Over ten years he has worked with concerns that range from bipolar and ADHD to family of origin issues and domestic violence aftermath. He brings a straightforward, problem-solving focus while attending to the emotions behind problems. That approach helps people move from feeling stuck to taking practical steps forward.

Sessions are offered in English and take place online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.

Working with CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

John combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to help people change unhelpful thinking and build practical skills. CBT focuses on spotting thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going and practicing clear strategies to shift them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, validation, and meeting each person where they are so goals emerge from the person’s own values and strengths.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan as needed. That means sessions can include skill practice, reflective conversation, or motivational coaching depending on what helps most in the moment.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Shorter check-ins work well as live chat or messaging when someone needs frequent support between longer meetings. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy going around life commitments.