Therapist profile
John Laprade, LPC-MHSP, LMHC
Licensed counselor - Family and stress
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About John
John Laprade is an LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with five years of clinical experience in Tennessee and New York. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and issues connected to family and intimacy. John writes plainly with people at home in mind, and he names practical concerns first.
He helps people talk through overwhelming feelings and the day-to-day weight of parenting or caregiving. Conversations often begin with what is most urgent - sleep problems, panic, anger, or difficulty coping after loss. He uses straightforward tools drawn from cognitive behavioral and acceptance-based approaches to make sense of thoughts and behaviors.
Sessions emphasize clear skills and short-term strategies alongside longer reflections about personal history. Narrative and psychodynamic ideas can help when patterns from the past keep repeating in relationships. Dialectical skills are used when strong emotions or impulsive responses create problems at home.
John aims to keep sessions concrete. Expect to talk about current struggles, try simple exercises between sessions, and track practical changes over weeks. He frames progress as small, measurable steps rather than sudden fixes.
His background includes work with addiction, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and issues common in midlife. Sessions are conducted in English. For international arrangements, readers should note he does not take international clients currently.
How sessions work
How John uses practical therapies in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then pick actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and then testing small changes to reduce symptoms like panic or sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills to manage intense reactions. Choosing the right approach is collaborative. John will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. He checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan as sessions progress. The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy home life and keeping appointments without lengthy travel. Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, use phone sessions when video is difficult, or hold longer sessions when time allows. Many people find these arrangements help therapy fit around caregiving, work, and daily routines rather than replacing in-person care.Areas of focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, New York
Languages
English
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What concerns does he work with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and related family and intimacy issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and direct. He blends short-term skills with longer reflection to reduce immediate distress and spot repeating patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience as a counselor and mental health clinician in Tennessee and New York.
What are his professional credentials and location?
He holds LPC-MHSP and LMHC credentials and practices in Tennessee.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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