- CBT techniques
- Client-centered
- Solution-focused
About John
John Stawarz is a Florida LMHC with 14 years of counseling experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting questions, career concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
He keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. He uses clear, goal-oriented work rather than long, abstract explanations. Humor and straightforward feedback are part of his style when appropriate.
Background includes a range of clinical settings and years helping people manage addiction, relationship problems, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, and the aftermath of disasters. He has experience with issues that build resentment or repeated frustration at work or home. That experience informs how he helps people spot patterns that keep anger and stress cycling.
His approach blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making a change. These methods are used to set clear short-term goals and workable strategies for daily life.
Sessions aim to give practical skills for noticing triggers, slowing down reactive responses, and improving communication. He helps clients plan small experiments that test new ways of responding. The focus is on doable steps people can try between sessions to reduce conflict and stress.
People who want a conversational, pragmatic therapist who uses evidence-based tools may find his style straightforward and useful. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people clarify what matters to them and decide what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches are useful for anger, stress, anxiety, and planning specific behavior changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. Expect an initial period of testing small strategies and adjusting the plan based on what works for the client.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing commute time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or after work. It can also let people use shorter check-ins or phone options when bandwidth or quiet time is limited. The main benefit is being able to try practical skills in day-to-day situations and bring observations back to the next meeting.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting questions, career issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical style that mixes client-centered listening with goal-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions are billed through a cancellable subscription model.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.