Prof. John Checkett, LCSW

Prof. John Checkett is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and concerns around intimacy and relationships. He also helps those dealing with career strain, parenting questions, ADHD, and issues tied to sexual identity and LGBT concerns.

He uses clear, straightforward conversation and active listening in sessions. He draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his approach when patterns of thinking and behavior cause distress.

John has a varied background in social work and the social sciences. He taught university-level courses in women’s studies and has degrees in communication arts and social work. He also has experience in emergency mental health screening and has worked in the prison system with people facing mental health challenges.

In practice he favors an integrative style. He combines client-centered care, CBT, Jungian ideas, and narrative work to address self-image, self-esteem, conflict, and empowerment. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings as well as on making sense of difficult life events.

People who reach out can expect a direct but respectful clinician who listens first and then offers options. He encourages honest conversation about goals and about what will feel most useful in day-to-day life.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following each person's priorities and creating space to talk through what matters most. It helps people who need a listening ear and guidance shaped by their goals and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, panic, and for building new coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling during a work break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a format that reduces screen use. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the current options before booking so you know what will work best for you. Licensed professionals, including this clinician, can adapt client-centered conversation and CBT techniques to remote settings to focus on practical skills and clearer communication.