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Prof. John Checkett

Integrative therapist blending practical and reflective work

LCSW Florida

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About John

Prof. John Checkett is an LCSW practicing in Florida with eleven years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and a wide range of life changes.

Background and approach

He has a background in social work and the social sciences and brings particular attention to LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, caregiving stress, and identity concerns like body image and self-esteem. His practice also addresses parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other challenges that affect daily functioning.

Checkett draws on an integrative clinical orientation that emphasizes cognitive behavioral techniques alongside narrative and Jungian perspectives. He focuses on strengthening communication, building self-compassion, and developing practical coping strategies while exploring personal meaning and life purpose.

He has experience with emergency mental health screening and work in correctional settings, and his academic background includes teaching and university study in communication arts, social work, and women’s studies. Clients can expect a thoughtful, listening-centered approach that balances practical skill-building with exploration of deeper personal themes.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and What They Offer

Prof. John Checkett commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and it is useful for problems like anxiety, depression, panic, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and creating space for clients to express themselves, which supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and personal growth.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to consider goals, preferences, and the issues at hand, adjusting methods over time to find the most helpful balance between skill-building and deeper exploration.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and choose the interaction style that feels most comfortable while working toward practical coping strategies and personal insight.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and caregiver stress, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many additional concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses an integrative style centered on client-focused listening and collaboration, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative methods, and Jungian ideas to combine practical skills with deeper personal exploration.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has eleven years of clinical experience, including roles in emergency mental health screening and work within correctional settings, along with university teaching experience.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and practices from that state under the credential FL LCSW sw18820.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
He provides multiple online and remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGender dysphoriaLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyNarrative Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English