John Swan, LMHC

John Swan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also supports those working on self-esteem, motivation, addictions, and common life stresses. He speaks English and draws on ten years of professional experience to guide conversations without judgment.

John sees clients as the experts in their own stories. He focuses on each person’s strengths and uses straightforward, practical conversation to help with day-to-day problems. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make that step clearer and more manageable.

In sessions he uses approaches like client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful patterns and test different ways of responding. He also brings motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when people want change that fits their life. Narrative therapy is used to help people make sense of difficult experiences.

His background includes a decade of counseling practice in Florida and a focus on issues such as relationships, parenting, career questions, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas he addresses include abandonment, family of origin problems, domestic violence, and gender dysphoria.

John aims for a practical, respectful process where goals are set together. He supports people who want clearer thinking, steadier mood, or better coping strategies. If someone wants to explore changes, he helps shape a plan and checks progress along the way.

How these approaches guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person seeking help. It’s about following the client’s priorities and building on their strengths to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior and teaches practical steps to try different responses and break unhelpful cycles. Motivational Interviewing helps people identify their own reasons for change and build motivation in small, achievable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts strategies over time and checks in regularly to see what is and isn’t helping.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since specific online or in-person options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save commuting time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow steady progress when juggling work, family, or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and goals so therapy fits daily life rather than adding extra burden.