John Stawarz
Calm, practical support for life's tough moments
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About John
John Stawarz is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, and life changes. He writes in plain terms and focuses on practical steps. He aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful.
His style mixes direct conversation with a warm, down-to-earth tone. With 14 years of experience, John uses approaches meant to get results in daily life. He often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered methods, and motivational interviewing to build plans that fit each person.
Background and approach
Sessions include setting clear goals and trying small changes that add up over time. John works with people on issues such as anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and attention-related challenges like ADHD. He also addresses topics such as addiction, fatherhood issues, first responder stress, and the effects of discrimination or major life events.
He keeps the focus on what matters most to the individual seeking help. He practices in Florida and meets clients online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Sessions follow a structure but remain flexible to adapt as progress is made.
John balances respect and directness to help people move forward. Clients who want to begin are guided through a short matching process and then schedule sessions that fit their lives. John emphasizes collaboration and practical steps to address the problems people bring into therapy.
How his approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify what matters most to the client. This helps when someone feels stuck or wants a clearer sense of direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback so the work stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. John offers video, phone, live chat, and text messaging so people can pick what works for them. These options add flexibility for scheduling and let people keep momentum between appointments.
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.
Motivational Interviewing
A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Depression
Also works with
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
Next step
Talk to John
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- Stop at any point