John Laprade, LPC-MHSP, LMHC

John Laprade is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and major life changes. He is an LPC-MHSP and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with five years of clinical experience in Tennessee and New York. John aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.

He focuses on short, clear sessions where people can say what is on their mind without feeling judged. John uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other approaches to address symptoms and day-to-day struggles. Sessions emphasize simple strategies people can try between meetings.

John keeps the conversation direct and respectful. He listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then works with each person to try different ways of responding. Progress usually comes from small, consistent changes rather than quick fixes.

In addition to anxiety and addiction, John helps with sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, and issues tied to aging or caregiving. He also supports people dealing with trauma, bipolar mood concerns, social anxiety, panic, and isolation. His background includes work with grief and compassion fatigue.

People can expect a collaborative approach that balances talking through problems with practical exercises. John aims to help clients set clear goals and build skills that fit their everyday life. He describes the work as a shared effort toward more stable mood and better daily functioning.

How John Uses Talk and Skill Work Online

John often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when working remotely. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses straightforward exercises to test new ways of thinking. This can help with anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and mood shifts. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping people accept difficult feelings while taking steps toward what matters most, useful for grief, chronic stress, and avoidance patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the person's life. He frames therapy as a team effort where techniques can be adjusted over time based on what helps and what does not.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text allow for brief updates, written reflections, and ongoing support between sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and keep momentum between meetings.