Prof. John Checkett

Prof. John Checkett is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice. He brings direct, plainspoken support for people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and related concerns. He is based in Florida and conducts work in English.

He trained in social work and communication arts and also has an academic background in women’s studies, which he taught at the university level. He spent part of his career doing emergency screening for urgent mental health needs and working in correctional settings with people experiencing mental health difficulties. These roles shaped his ability to respond calmly when emotions are intense.

In sessions he focuses on practical ways to manage intense feelings and repair strained connections. He listens closely, helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and supports steps toward clearer communication. He also addresses issues around self-image, self-care, and empowerment.

His approach draws from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral ideas, Jungian perspectives, and narrative therapy. He combines elements of these methods to match each person’s situation rather than relying on a single technique. Conversations are collaborative and aim to leave people with usable strategies.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns such as parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties, trauma and abuse, ADHD, LGBT and gender-related issues, and career or life-purpose questions. He frames therapy as a space to talk through current problems and build clearer ways of coping going forward.

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where the person’s priorities lead the conversation. This approach helps when someone wants an empathic listener and guidance tailored to their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and offers concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anger, anxiety, and mood concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide whether client-centered methods, CBT techniques, or selected Jungian or narrative ideas fit best. That decision is based on the person’s goals, current challenges, and preferences rather than a fixed plan.

Confirm the session formats available before booking so they fit day-to-day life. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work and family commitments, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to try strategies between sessions and then return to talk about what worked. Speak with the therapist when you schedule to clarify which session arrangements are offered and to plan sessions that match your routine.