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How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC-MHSP, LMHC
- Licensed in
- Tennessee, New York
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Laprade is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, grief, and depression. He brings a calm, nonjudgmental approach and encourages practical steps people can use day to day. He is licensed in Tennessee as an LPC-MHSP and in New York as an LMHC and has five years of clinical experience.
In sessions he focuses on clear goals and concrete skills. He listens to what is most pressing and then works with each person to build strategies that fit their life.
Background and approach
That can mean learning new ways to respond to anger, handling cravings, or finding routines that improve sleep and mood. John draws from evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches. He blends these to match a person’s needs rather than sticking to one fixed method.
Conversations typically include identifying unhelpful patterns and practicing small experiments between sessions. He also brings tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Narrative Therapy when they fit the work. Those techniques can help with emotional regulation and reshaping the stories people tell about themselves.
The emphasis is on useful strategies, not labels. People tell him they appreciate straightforward guidance and a steady presence during hard moments. John supports clients through life changes, caregiver stress, relationship strain, and issues like panic, social anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.
He aims to help people feel more in control and move toward a life they value.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters most to them. Online ACT work often centers on small exercises and short values-based goals that people can try between sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns; this translates well to video or phone sessions with worksheets and behavioral experiments. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist mirrors and supports each person's experience, which can create a steady presence even when sessions happen remotely.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. If something doesn't fit, adjustments are made so the work stays useful and aligned with what the person wants to achieve.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversations and practicing skills together, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can serve as brief check-ins or support between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit care into a busy schedule and maintain continuity across life changes.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, addictions, grief, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, trauma, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and skills you can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is licensed as an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee and as an LMHC in New York, and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.