John Stawarz

John Stawarz is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, career changes, ADHD, and the challenge of coping with life changes. His style is warm and straightforward, aimed at making difficult conversations easier to start.

He uses a conversational approach that avoids labels and focuses on each person's situation. Sessions often mix practical problem-solving with chances to reflect on what matters most. He draws from client-centered methods to follow what clients bring to the room and from cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.

Motivational interviewing is used when people feel stuck or unsure about change, helping them find their own reasons to move forward. Solution-focused work helps build on strengths and small wins to create momentum toward real goals. The therapist adapts the mix to match the individual’s priorities and pace.

People can expect a respectful, empathetic tone that still aims for concrete steps. Humor and direct talk are part of sessions when appropriate. Progress is framed around realistic goals and practical tools rather than labels.

John invites people who are ready to take a step toward better coping and clearer direction. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire so scheduling can be arranged.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It gives space for clients to lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports their priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. That could mean emphasizing practical CBT exercises for immediate symptom relief or using client-centered listening to explore deeper questions about purpose and values. Decisions are collaborative and reviewed over time.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and keeping momentum between appointments. Since specific session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm the current options before booking so you know how sessions are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and goal-setting to fit remote sessions while focusing on clear, achievable steps.