- Solution-focused
- Family issues
- Motivational methods
About John
John Brennan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida. He uses a practical, solution-focused style to help people make changes quickly. He keeps sessions interactive and avoids judgment while treating people with respect and compassion.
He brings four years of clinical experience and a longer history working with children and youth. His background includes substantial work with abused and neglected children, including those who have been in foster care. That experience shapes how he talks about family stress and parenting challenges.
John helps with common concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, stress, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, parenting struggles, blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, and codependency. He frames goals in clear, practical steps so clients can see progress.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and goal-setting. He draws on Motivational Interviewing to build motivation, Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals, and Internal Family Systems ideas to understand internal parts and patterns. Plans are tailored to each person's needs and priorities.
John encourages work between sessions and focuses on strategies that fit busy lives. He stresses that motivated effort speeds results but does not promise specific outcomes. To begin, clients use the site process to match and schedule with him.
How John’s Approaches Fit Online Counseling
Motivational Interviewing helps people find reasons to change by asking open questions and reflecting what matters to them. It works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical goals and on what already works so progress can start quickly. Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person’s inner life and how those parts affect decisions and relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, habits, and preferences and then suggest steps to try. Clients and therapist adjust the plan as needed so the method fits the person rather than the other way around.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can make brief check-ins simpler and reduce travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which formats John offers and how they fit your routine.
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Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does John commonly address?
He works with people facing depression, anxiety, anger, stress, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. He also helps with parenting, ADHD, blended family issues, and codependency.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is nonjudgmental and interactive. He focuses on practical, short-term goals so clients can make progress from early sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has four years of clinical experience as a therapist and many years working with children who were abused or neglected, including those in foster care.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in Florida.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are accepted according to the profile details.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.