John Stawarz

John Stawarz is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 14 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, parenting strain, career questions, and ADHD. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away and keeps sessions down-to-earth and respectful.

His style is warm and interactive. He listens first and then offers straightforward tools. He avoids labels that don't help and keeps a sense of humor when it fits.

He often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas. That means people spend time talking about what matters to them and also practice small changes that affect daily life. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to build momentum.

Sessions are tailored to each person. John works with you to set realistic goals and checks progress along the way. He aims to make therapy useful for handling immediate challenges and for longer-term growth.

He has supported people through addiction concerns, fatherhood and first responder stress, coping with disasters, relationship betrayal, and questions of life purpose. His approach is pragmatic and focused on what will make life better now.

If someone is ready to take a step toward change, John offers steady support and practical guidance to move forward.

How his approach adapts to online therapy

John often draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own answers through honest conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce stress and manage anger or anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then suggest techniques to try. They check in and adjust methods if something is not working or if priorities change.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified here. Ask which meeting options are available so you can pick what fits your life. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick progress update is needed, or conversations without needing extra commute time.