- CBT strategies
- ACT techniques
- Client-centered work
About John
John Laprade is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with five years of clinical experience. He practices in Tennessee and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, and other related concerns.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical skills. Sessions look at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. He uses talking, reflection, and skill practice to help people manage strong emotions and respond differently to triggers.
John draws on several clinical approaches to match the work to each person. That can include strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used to help people choose actions that align with their values. He also uses client-centered listening and narrative work to help people make sense of their experience.
In sessions he helps people plan small, doable steps between appointments. He also teaches grounding and emotion-regulation techniques that can be used during heated moments. The aim is clearer thinking and steadier reactions, not quick fixes.
John’s practice includes attention to addiction, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, body image, men’s issues, and the particular stresses that come with midlife. He offers practical support for people wanting to reduce anger and rebuild closer relationships over time.
How his approaches translate to online work
John uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. CBT sessions include skill practice and short exercises to try between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and guide actions even when feelings are intense, helping people respond in ways that matter to them. Client-Centered Therapy provides steady listening and reflection so people can talk through what’s hard and make sense of their reactions.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The client’s input shapes what techniques and exercises are emphasized.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks. It can also let people use shorter check-ins or focus on skill practice without needing to be on camera the whole time. Ask about which formats are available when you schedule your first session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, sleep difficulties, trauma and related concerns.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward conversation, listening, and practical skill practice to help people manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a counselor and mental health clinician.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC-MHSP and LMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee with licensure noted for TN and NY.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.