Prof. John Checkett, LCSW

Florida · 11 years in practice

Prof. John Checkett helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges tied to gender and sexuality.

License and registration

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

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About John

Prof. John Checkett helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and challenges tied to gender and sexuality. He also supports those coping with trauma, parenting strain, career shifts, ADHD, and caregiving stress.

John is a licensed clinical social worker with eleven years of experience and works from Florida. He keeps sessions focused on the person in front of him. Conversations are practical and direct.

He pays close attention to communication patterns and helps people find clearer ways to speak and connect.

Background and approach

John brings an academic background in social work, communication arts, and women's studies to his clinical work. He has experience in emergency mental health screening and in correctional settings. Those roles shaped his ability to work with urgent concerns and complex life situations.

His approach mixes client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools, Jungian perspectives, and narrative techniques. That mix lets him address self-image, coping skills, personal meaning, and patterns that repeat over time. Sessions often aim at small, usable changes like clearer boundaries, stress-management strategies, or new ways of telling your story.

He also focuses on issues related to gender, social justice, and communication. The work is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

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

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Jungian Therapy looks at personal symbols and life stories to help people find meaning and direction; it can be useful for those exploring identity, life purpose, and deeper patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the person's experience and uses empathic listening and acceptance to help people gain clarity and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage moods, and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions can mix elements from different approaches so the plan changes as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face discussion and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when a short check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts in writing and are useful for quick reflections or ongoing support between sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy lives.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

This therapist supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, ADHD, caregiver stress, and many related concerns such as body image and career questions.

How would you describe the therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and practical, with a focus on listening, clearer communication, and steps people can use between meetings.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

He holds degrees in social work, communication arts, and women's studies and has eleven years of clinical experience including emergency mental health screening and work in correctional settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He practices as an LCSW in Florida and holds the credential FL LCSW as stated in his profile.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Work can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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