About John

Hi, I'm John.

All parts of you are welcome here.

If you're anxious, overwhelmed, hard on yourself, or feeling stuck in old patterns you can't seem to shake, you're not alone — and you're not "too much."

I work with adults who are tired of white-knuckling it through life and want a calmer inner world, steadier habits, and a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

My Approach

I'm an IFS-trained therapist who blends nervous system education, parts work (Internal Family Systems), and practical habit support with more traditional approaches like CBT, mindfulness-based strategies, and attachment-focused work. In plain English: we'll look at what's happening in your body, your thoughts, and your emotions, and gently get curious about the different "parts" of you that show up — like the inner critic, the people-pleaser, the perfectionist, or the part that just wants to shut down.

My Style

My style is casual, honest, and human. I don't sit back silently and stare at you, and I'm not here to hand out unrealistic advice that ignores your actual life. I respect that it takes time to feel safe with a therapist, and I see our relationship as the foundation of the work.

Usually, the first few sessions are about getting to know you, understanding what you're carrying, and clarifying what you want therapy to do for you. From there, we slowly explore what gets in the way of the life you want and begin building small, doable changes that actually fit your nervous system — not fight against it.

My Personal Journey

I've lived with my own anxiety, depression, and emotional pain, and I'm in recovery from addiction and homelessness. Those experiences shaped how I see this work: your symptoms aren't just problems to get rid of, they're signals from parts of you that have been trying to cope and survive.

Discovering IFS changed the direction of my life and career, and I bring that same lens of curiosity, compassion, and "no bad parts" into sessions with my clients.

Professional Background

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Licensed Clinical Drug and Alcohol Counselor (LCADC)
  • Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work
  • IFS-Trained Therapist

Licensed In

NJ

New Jersey

PA

Pennsylvania

NH

New Hampshire

ME

Maine

Since 2016, I've worked with children, adults, and families in outpatient settings, and over the years my focus has honed in on adults navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, codependence, and identity struggles.

I'm committed to ongoing learning — regularly studying IFS, polyvagal theory, attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, and emotionally focused approaches, and meeting with a consultation group to keep growing as a therapist.

How We Can Work Together

One-on-One Online Therapy

If you're in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, or Maine, I offer one-on-one online therapy through my private practice.

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Educational Content

If you're elsewhere, you can still connect with my work through educational content — videos, guides, and other resources designed to help you understand your inner world and take small, realistic steps toward change.

(That content is for education and support, not a substitute for therapy.)

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You're Welcome Here

If you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or simply curious about a different way of relating to yourself, you're welcome here. Together, we can create new perspectivesone realistic step at a time.

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