John Troast, LCSW

Licensed in Wisconsin · 9 years in practice

John Troast is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience helping adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain.

License and registration

LCSW, Wisconsin: 9166-123 · expires February 2027
LCSW, Nevada: 12322-C · expires June 2026
LCSW, North Carolina: C018828 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1962939504 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About John

John Troast is a licensed clinical social worker with nine years of experience helping adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. He explains things plainly and works directly with each person to set clear, achievable goals. He welcomes questions and makes the first steps into therapy straightforward.

Troast meets people where they are and focuses on concrete problems. He and the client identify specific life issues and agree on short-term objectives to work toward.

Background and approach

Those goals are reviewed and adjusted as progress is made or circumstances change. His practice follows a trauma-informed, non-judgmental stance. That means attention to how past experiences affect current behavior and emotions, while keeping the pacing comfortable for the client.

Sessions aim to reduce distress and build practical skills for handling upsetting thoughts and situations. Therapy sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the person in front of him. That might include strategies for managing panic attacks, addressing social anxiety, or coping with feelings of abandonment and loss.

The focus stays on methods that fit the client’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. John works with people concerned about identity, relationship patterns, and life stressors, including issues common in LGBT communities and men’s concerns. He offers straightforward conversation and step-by-step planning so clients know what to expect as they work toward change.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Online support

Evidence-informed approaches and online care

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thinking patterns and practical skill building. One common approach he uses helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and improve daily functioning. Another approach emphasizes safety after difficult experiences and looks at how past events affect current reactions, helping people regain a sense of control and calm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Together they adjust methods and pacing so the work fits the person's life and needs rather than forcing a single method on everyone.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera isn't wanted, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping the focus on practical progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. He also focuses on panic, social anxiety, abandonment, control issues, and men's issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

His style is trauma-informed and non-judgmental, with an emphasis on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions focus on identifying problems and working toward measurable objectives.

What is his background and experience?

He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns. That experience guides a pragmatic approach to treatment planning.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in North Carolina and Wisconsin. He practices from Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The variety lets clients choose what fits their schedule and needs.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the match and region.

How do I begin working with him?

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