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John Stawarz, LMHC

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About John

John Stawarz is a Florida-based licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of clinical experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting concerns, career challenges, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

He approaches each person without stigmatizing labels and aims to meet them where they are, offering practical strategies alongside empathic listening. His style blends warmth and interaction with evidence-informed methods, drawing on client-centered practices and cognitive-behavioral techniques while also using motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements when helpful.

John adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs, balancing humor and direct skills training to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved coping. John has worked with a broad range of concerns including anger, self-esteem, addiction issues, relationship and commitment problems, fatherhood and men’s issues, career and life-purpose questions, and coping after disasters.

He conducts sessions in English and practices from Florida, offering multiple online formats to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Practical Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful, empathic listening and helping clients explore their own values and goals; it is useful when someone wants a supportive setting to better understand themselves and their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and unhelpful patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Motivational Interviewing is a brief, collaborative style that helps people clarify their motivations and strengthen commitment to change, often used when addressing substance concerns or ambivalence about taking steps forward.

Finding the most helpful approach is part of the work together. John will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan based on what is effective and comfortable for the client. This collaborative process helps tailor treatment to both preferences and practical goals.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when life is busy or travel is difficult, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver therapy in ways that match each client’s routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, career issues, and numerous related concerns such as anger, self-esteem, addiction, and life transitions.
What is John’s therapeutic approach and style?
His style is warm and interactive, avoiding stigmatizing labels while combining client-centered engagement with cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational elements to build practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
John has 14 years of experience working as a therapist with people facing a wide variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida with the designation FL LMHC MH11136 and practices from Florida.
Does John offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are therapy costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesADHD

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

What John can help with

John Stawarz works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

John works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How John approaches therapy

John's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

John is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida.