- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Parenting support
About John
John Reardon is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Rhode Island (LICSW) and holds an LCSW-C in Maryland. He has four years of professional experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and anger. He also names areas like parenting, career stress, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue among his focuses.
He begins by treating clients as the experts on their own lives. He looks for strengths and practical steps people can use right away. Sessions are aimed at reducing overwhelming feelings and improving day-to-day coping, not quick fixes or guarantees.
In the room he listens for what is getting in the way of relationships, work, and self-worth. He pays attention to patterns that lead to outbursts, resentment, or repeated conflicts. He helps people notice those patterns and try different ways of responding.
John offers straightforward, skills-oriented work. That can include learning ways to calm down when anger spikes, setting boundaries, and repairing communication with others. He also supports people facing life changes like adoption, aging concerns, or end-of-life planning.
He works in English and practices from Maryland while holding licensure in Rhode Island as well. To begin, clients use the site's matching steps to pick a time and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
John works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on learning practical skills and changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach is skills training that teaches concrete ways to manage intense feelings, like breathing and grounding exercises, and communication techniques for heated moments. These techniques help when temper flares at home or at work by offering short, repeatable actions to reduce arousal.Another core approach is pattern-focused work, which looks at the repeated thoughts and behaviors that lead to resentment or repeated conflict. This involves noticing triggers, testing different responses, and reflecting on what changes the situation. It helps with relationship tension, self-esteem issues, and reclaiming control over reactions rather than reacting automatically.
Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day constraints. Clients can expect to try approaches and then adapt them based on what actually helps.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice new skills in settings that resemble their real life, which can speed up applying changes outside sessions.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Rhode Island, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He treats the client as the expert on their life and focuses on practical steps and skills to reduce overwhelming feelings and improve everyday functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of professional work experience as a clinician.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LICSW licensure in Rhode Island and an LCSW-C in Maryland, and he practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported and can people outside the US work with him?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.