LMSW
John Mead, LMSW
- Experience23 years
- LocationMichigan
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About John
John Mead is a licensed LMSW social worker based in Michigan with 23 years of clinical experience helping people navigate mood, behavior, and life transitions.
Background and approach
He draws on a blend of practical, evidence-informed methods to address issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, substance use concerns, anger, and low self-esteem while tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s situation.
His practice also includes work with ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and sexual health matters within a broader context of co-occurring challenges. Mead emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as central to the therapeutic relationship and focuses on empowering clients to identify goals and build skills that support more satisfying daily life.
He adapts his style to meet individual needs, combining collaborative problem-solving with techniques aimed at changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Prospective clients should expect a personalized approach that honors their readiness for change and supports practical steps toward improved well-being.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a collaborative space where the client's perspectives and goals guide the work; online sessions allow that partnership to unfold through conversation and shared planning, helping people clarify values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides concrete tools to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors, which often translates well to remote formats through homework, guided exercises, and structured session agendas. Mindfulness Therapy offers practices to build present-moment awareness and self-regulation, and these exercises can be introduced and practiced during video or audio sessions to support stress and emotion management.
Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works together with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps shape an individualized plan that can evolve as progress is made.
Online therapy with this clinician is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules, limited mobility, or those living far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from different locations while adapting format and pace to what works best for the client.
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Experience
23+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English
What John can help with
John Mead works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, anger management, self esteem, and depression.
John works with clients with co-occurring disorders including stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, and anger management.
How John approaches therapy
John's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
John is a Licensed Masters Social Worker practicing in Michigan, with 23 years of clinical experience.