John Stawarz, LMHC

John Stawarz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of experience supporting adults through a wide range of emotional and practical challenges. He has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, parenting and relationship difficulties, career transitions, addiction concerns, and ADHD, as well as those who feel lost and want clearer self-understanding.

His therapeutic approach is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion while avoiding stigmatizing labels. He integrates a sense of humor with practical, evidence-informed methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to address each person’s unique circumstances.

John customizes conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals, emphasizing collaboration and empowerment. He supports clients as they take the often-difficult first steps toward change and a more fulfilling life.

He welcomes the opportunity to work with individuals who are ready to explore growth, cope more effectively, and build strategies for lasting wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with John Stawarz

John Stawarz uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist follows their concerns and priorities. This approach helps people explore their feelings and values while building self-awareness and emotional resilience.

He also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and habit-related concerns.

Motivational interviewing is another tool he uses to help clients clarify their own motivations for change and build internal commitment. This collaborative, goal-oriented style is useful when people feel ambivalent about steps they want to take, such as addressing substance use, lifestyle shifts, or relationship changes.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. John collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan over time.

Offering sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, he provides flexible options that make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity of care regardless of schedule constraints.