Prof. John Checkett, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 11 years in practice

Prof. John Checkett is a licensed clinical social worker with eleven years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: sw18820 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1427413277 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About John

Prof. John Checkett is a licensed clinical social worker with eleven years of practice. He focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and issues tied to identity and intimacy.

He listens carefully and helps people figure out what matters most to them. He brings an academic background in social work, communication, and women's studies into his sessions. That experience shaped his focus on gender, communication problems, and social justice.

Background and approach

He previously provided emergency mental health screening and spent years working in correctional settings with people facing mental health challenges. In sessions he uses a mix of approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and considers new, more helpful narratives. Jungian ideas can be used to explore symbolism and deeper personal meaning. Practical topics often include boundaries, self-care, self-image, and conflict resolution.

He also supports people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, career pressure, and changes like divorce or separation. Concerns such as trauma, domestic violence, and panic are also within his focus areas. John aims for clear communication and straightforward guidance.

Sessions move at a steady pace and focus on skills and insights people can use between appointments. He practices in Florida as an LCSW and provides help in English for adult clients.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Life purpose
Men's issues
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Self-love
Sexuality
Women's issues

Approaches John names

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Online support

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgment. In online sessions this means the therapist will reflect concerns, validate feelings, and follow the client's pace to build clearer goals and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Online CBT often includes short exercises, thought records, or behavior experiments people can try between sessions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting as needed. Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual materials during a session. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn't possible or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule sessions during busy days, fit therapy around work, and continue care when travel or relocation happens. Licensed professionals can adapt approaches to work well across these formats, focusing on clear steps and tools that people can use between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Other focuses include trauma and abuse, parenting, ADHD, career concerns, and body image.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He listens closely and works in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions often mix discussion, problem-solving, and skill practice to help people make changes between meetings.

What kind of background does he bring?

He has university degrees in social work and communication and taught women's studies at the university level. He has experience in emergency mental health screening and in correctional settings.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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