John Checkett, LCSW, FL | Psychotherapist

About John Checkett

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Therapy

Couples Therapy

Psychotherapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Narrative

Eclectic

Positive Psychology

Feminist

Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know John Checkett

Hi there, I'm John! I'm John Checkett (pronounced "check it," as in, "Check it out!"), a licensed certified social worker (LCSW). I earned my Master's in Clinical Social Work from Florida State University. As a social scientist, all my degrees-communication, women's studies, pastoral psychology, and social work-are rooted in the social sciences. My approach I like to use an eclectic approach since no single system has ALL the answers. I use a lot of psychoeducation, largely CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), and draw on ideas from Jung and even Freud sometimes. My focus I work best with high-functioning adult clients aged 18 and up; I don't work with kids. I'm particularly skilled at helping eliminate anxiety and manage adult ADHD. I'm also comfortable incorporating various spiritual models, depending on whom I'm working with. My communication style I'm optimistic by nature, and we'll be using the "strengths approach," where I remind you of resources you might be overlooking. In a session with me, we'll probably share a few laughs, and you'll feel better than when we started. My journey to mental healthcare I'm a master of several mystic arts and was formerly a professional psychic, counseling people with tarot, numerology, and other means. I earned my master's in social work and my LCSW to provide more conventional counseling, where my knowledge of arcane topics enhances standard treatment. My goals for you I generally favor "brief therapy," as research shows about 80% of therapeutic progress happens in the first 4 to 6 weeks-so we focus there rather than spending extra time chasing the last 20%. People need goals; we're built that way. I know a lot about goal-setting and can help with that. My first session with you Your first session with me will be about you telling me what prompted you to reach out for counseling. Was it your idea, or were you prompted by someone else?

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Florida

Education and training

Florida State University, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1427413277

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What practice does John Checkett work with?

John Checkett works with Rula Health - Florida.

What are common reasons for patients to see John Checkett?

John Checkett frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for John Checkett on their profile.