John Laprade, LPC-MHSP, LMHC

John Laprade is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and big life transitions. He brings a calm, direct manner to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. John is licensed in Tennessee and New York and has five years of professional experience as an LPC-MHSP and as an LMHC.

He creates an open atmosphere where clients can talk about difficult feelings without judgment. Conversations are straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters most to the client. Sessions may address sleep struggles, anger, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue among other challenges.

John uses a mix of methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. He explains tools plainly and practices them together with clients so they can be applied in everyday life. Expect short experiments, practice between sessions, and checking what works.

For people navigating midlife questions, caregiving strain, or addiction recovery, he offers steady, practical support. He also helps with issues tied to aging, body image, social anxiety, and panic symptoms. John emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

To start, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability. Fees vary by location and a subscription model is used that can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by teaching practical ways to move toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It is often useful for anxiety, panic, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience, with the therapist offering empathic listening and reflection to help people understand themselves and find direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying tools, checking results, and adjusting what is used as needed.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and use brief check-ins when life gets hectic. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can support the same exercises and homework used in person, allowing people to practice skills in their everyday settings while working with a licensed professional.