John Stawarz

John Stawarz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting strain, career questions, depression, and life changes. He works with individuals dealing with anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and addiction-related concerns. John writes and talks plainly so people understand what to expect in sessions.

John brings 14 years of clinical experience to his practice. He uses a warm, interactive style and treats people with respect and sensitivity. Humor is sometimes part of sessions when it helps people relax and think differently.

His work draws on client-centered ideas, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods. That means sessions often focus on current problems, practical changes, and the client’s own goals. He adapts conversations and plans to each person instead of using a single formula.

People come to him when they feel stuck, lost, or unsure about next steps in life or work. He helps them clarify priorities, build coping skills, and try small experiments that can lead to change. Sessions often mix talking, goal-setting, and skill practice.

John emphasizes collaboration. He supports and challenges people as needed, and aims to help them move toward clearer direction and better daily coping. If someone is ready to take a step toward change, he guides the process with practical tools and steady conversation.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and building a respectful working relationship. It helps when someone needs to sort out values, parenting stresses, or life purpose questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, which can support work on addiction, career shifts, or lifestyle adjustments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. He collaborates with each person to identify goals, tries methods that match those goals, and adjusts the plan based on what works. That shared decision-making helps tailor sessions to immediate needs and longer-term aims.

For practical matters, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people try coaching-style exercises between meetings. Licensed professionals, including this therapist, use these approaches to help clients practice skills and track progress across sessions.