John Swan, LMHC

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Helping people rewrite their stories for real change

Details

Name	John Swan
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	10

About John

John Swan is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with ten years of experience. He aims to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, addiction, and LGBT-related concerns. He starts by listening and treating each person as the expert on their life story.

He works in a straightforward, respectful way. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, practical steps that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

He also supports people dealing with career strain, parenting challenges, relationship issues, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. John uses Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. That means he helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves, while also offering tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used when clients want clear goals and short-term plans. In the room he listens for strengths and values that can be built into real change. Conversations aim to be grounded and useful, not abstract.

Parents and caregivers who feel overwhelmed can expect practical strategies for balance and coping. He keeps language plain and avoids clinical jargon. John helps people name their problems and then works with them to develop steps toward better days.

Starting therapy is presented as a process of collaboration and gradual progress.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask John directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking John directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical methods work online

John combines Narrative Therapy with client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches to tailor online care. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from difficult events by looking at the stories they tell about their lives and finding alternative, more empowering narratives. Client-centered work focuses on listening, empathy, and building on the client’s own strengths to guide change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. John will collaborate with each person to identify goals and then choose strategies that match those goals and preferences. That way sessions remain focused and relevant to what the client wants to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter voice check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching-style prompts, or when a written format helps someone reflect between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping the focus on progress and problem-solving.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does John typically help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family problems, and LGBT-related issues. He also addresses ADHD, bipolar concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. He uses listening, goal-setting, and practical steps to help clients change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

John has ten years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the US work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does he provide?

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

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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