Therapist profile
Prof. John Checkett, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
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- CBT strategies
- Narrative work
- Gender and LGBT issues
About John
Prof. John Checkett is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, and LGBT and gender-related matters.
John draws on a mix of approaches in his sessions. He tends to listen first and help people name what matters most. He uses practical, conversation-based methods to address communication problems, anger, and self-esteem. He also brings ideas from Jungian and narrative perspectives to help people understand recurring personal themes.
His background includes university teaching in Women’s Studies, degrees in communication arts and social work, and work in emergency mental health screening and in the prison system. That range of experience informs how he assesses sudden crises and ongoing stress. It often shows up in straightforward, problem-solving conversations about day-to-day pressures.
In sessions he often focuses on skills people can use between meetings. That can mean thought and behavior strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, finding different stories to describe a problem, or reflecting on patterns that repeat across relationships. He also addresses caregiving strain, body image, and career-related stress.
People who come for help with parenting, communication, or life transitions will find a practical approach that combines clinical methods with attention to social context. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching steps to request an initial appointment and share their main concerns.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says. It helps when people need space to sort through feelings and clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and it can help with anxiety, panic, and low mood by giving concrete tools to try between meetings.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to match methods to the problem, goals, and personal preferences. That may mean trying CBT exercises for a few sessions, then adding narrative or Jungian ideas to examine recurring patterns and personal stories.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises and between-session tasks so they work when meetings happen remotely. If you want to explore how a particular approach would work online, mention that in the matching questionnaire when scheduling.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does he help with at home?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting matters, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and family concerns.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He listens closely and uses practical conversation-based methods, drawing on client-centered and cognitive behavioral ideas to address communication and coping.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, has taught Women’s Studies at university level, and has worked in emergency mental health screening and the prison system.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.