John Laprade, LPC-MHSP, LMHC - Therapist in Tennessee

About John

John Laprade is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, and other common life challenges. He is licensed in Tennessee as an LPC-MHSP and in New York as an LMHC and brings five years of professional experience to his work. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel less overwhelming and more manageable.

In sessions he focuses on clear, practical conversation. He creates a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through.

Background and approach

He uses concrete tools and strategies so people leave with things they can try between meetings. John draws from several approaches to match the needs of each person. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns.

He also incorporates client-centered listening to keep the work grounded in each person’s values and goals. He has worked with people facing trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping problems, anger, and issues around self-esteem and isolation. He also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, aging-related worries, and substance-related problems.

Sessions can include skills practice, guided reflection, and planning for next steps. He aims for a collaborative process where people feel involved in choosing what to try. The goal is steady, realistic progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small, value-driven steps even when emotions are difficult. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience and priorities, using reflective listening to help people feel heard and to guide their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and the situation at hand. That makes sessions more relevant and helps shape reasonable steps to try between meetings.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues and more natural conversation. Phone sessions remove the need for video while keeping live interaction. Live chat and text-based messaging provide brief, ongoing support and a way to check in between sessions. Together these formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep progress moving forward.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem and several other related concerns.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are conversational and practical. He focuses on clear tools and steady progress while keeping a supportive, nonjudgmental tone.

What is his professional background?

He has five years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and location does he hold?

He is licensed as TN LPC-MHSP 5998 and NY LMHC 011515 and practices from Tennessee.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 5 years
Licensed: Tennessee, New York
Languages: English

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