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Prof. John Checkett, LCSW
Florida
Prof. John Checkett LCSW - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT informed practice
- Gender and identity issues
- Trauma and coping skills
About John
Prof. John Checkett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 11 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship and intimacy-related issues, and address concerns around gender and identity. He also sees people coping with depression, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and related challenges.
He uses clear, practical conversations to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on what a person notices day to day, and on small experiments to try different responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches he draws on to link thoughts, feelings, and actions.
His background includes university teaching in women’s studies and degrees in communication arts and social work. He has experience in emergency mental health screening and in the prison system. That work shaped his ability to do structured assessments and short-term problem-focused work.
In sessions he listens for communication patterns that cause conflict. He helps people name those patterns and practice new ways of speaking and acting. Narrative and Jungian approaches are used to examine personal stories and meanings behind recurring problems.
Practical self-care and basic skills for handling intense moments are common topics. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, body image, sexual identity and issues related to non-monogamous relationships. Prof. Checkett aims for clear steps people can try between sessions.
Before booking, people should confirm current session options and formats. To begin, follow the site process to complete the short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Prof. Checkett draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thought and behavior that maintain problems. CBT sessions typically focus on practical exercises, behavioral experiments, and clear steps to try between meetings, which can be well suited to an online setting.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize a person’s own perspective and goals. That approach emphasizes listening and reflecting to help someone clarify what matters and decide next steps. Narrative and Jungian ideas are used at times to look at the stories and symbols people live by and how those shape choices.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will discuss options with each person and decide together what to emphasize based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative planning can include trying short CBT experiments, reviewing communication practice, or exploring narratives over several sessions.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online sessions let people fit therapy into daily life more easily - for example a shorter check-in during a work break, not needing to travel, or choosing a lower-bandwidth session when internet is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work remotely and help people practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and gender or identity concerns. The profile also lists parenting, ADHD, bipolar and other life stressors as focus areas.
How does he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured conversations that identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize small experiments and communication practice to change daily patterns.
What is his professional background?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, university degrees in communication arts and social work, and has taught women’s studies at the university level. He has worked in emergency mental health screening and in the prison system.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as an LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking through the site.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.
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