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John Stawarz, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT informed practice
- Solution-focused work
- Motivational interviewing
About John
John Stawarz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and life changes. He also focuses on issues such as addiction, fatherhood challenges, first responder stress, and problems with communication or commitment.
He uses straightforward, goal-focused conversations to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his approach. He also draws on client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to shape sessions around concrete steps.
Sessions often include clear skill practice, problem-solving, and brief experiments to test different ways of responding. John aims to keep sessions practical and action oriented while listening for the patterns that sustain a problem. He will work with a client to set short-term goals and measure progress over time.
John prefers an interactive style that balances direct feedback with time to reflect. He avoids labeling people and focuses on specific behaviors and choices they want to change. Humor and straightforward talk are sometimes used to lower tension and get to work.
He has helped people with substance and process addictions, career transitions, midlife and identity concerns, and the fallout from discrimination or trauma exposure. Sessions also address parenting strains and issues relevant to veterans and first responders.
How his practical approaches translate to online work
John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions typically include structured exercises, thought records, and small experiments to try between meetings. Client-centered work focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can clarify goals and priorities; this helps when someone is unsure what to change.Motivational interviewing is used when ambivalence is part of the problem. It involves asking targeted questions to elicit a person's own reasons for change and strengthen motivation. Together these methods support clear goal setting and short-term plans that a person can try in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. That means adjusting exercises, picking which skills to practice, and changing plans if something is not working.
The biography did not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it simpler to continue work during life transitions while keeping therapy focused on practical steps and real-world practice.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career matters, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses practical, structured methods that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
John has 14 years of experience providing mental health counseling to people with a broad range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credential LMHC and practices in Florida as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Pick the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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