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Prof. John Checkett, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Prof. is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Prof.. View 31 reviews
Great news, Prof. is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Prof Checkett is very insightful and respectful of my feelings and situation. He is gentle with any reality checks I need and offers unbiased responses to my questions. He is able to help me find my own insights into my behaviors and others'.

Sep 2024

Very wise man with great listening skills and advice. Comparative to Alan Watts.

Jul 2024

More about Prof.

  • 8 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

Hi -- I'm John Checkett (pronounced as in, Check it out!), a highly educated therapist holding degrees in several of the social sciences. I'm the first man in history to earn a master's degree in Women's Studies in Florida, an academic discipline which I have also taught on a university level. I also hold university degrees in communication arts and social work, as well as being an LCSW. I've worked in emergency screening, providing spot analysis for emergency mental health cases with no advance notice. I have also worked for years in the prison system, with inmates experiencing mental health difficulties. I'm an excellent listener and communicator, and I specialize in problems related to gender, problems between couples -- which are usually matters of communication -- and social justice. I employ an integrative approach, drawing especially upon cognitive behavioral therapy, Jungian and narrative therapy, addressing such matters as self-care, empowerment, self image, self esteem and conflict resolution.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Intimacy-related issues Depression Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Body image Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Forgiveness Gender Dysphoria Life purpose Men's issues Multicultural Concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships Self-love Sexuality Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy

Licenses

Prof. John Checkett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427413277.

  • LCSW · Florida · sw18820 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space. Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Prof. John Checkett

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

31 reviews

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Prof Checkett is very insightful and respectful of my feelings and situation. He is gentle with any reality checks I need and offers unbiased responses to my questions. He is able to help me find my own insights into my behaviors and others'.

Sep 2024

Very wise man with great listening skills and advice. Comparative to Alan Watts.

Jul 2024

Prof. Checkett is always respectful and insightful. He listens without judgement and then checks to make sure he understood before asking additional questions. He suggests resources and reinforces prior learning.

May 2024

Professor Checkett is great at listening to me and getting to the bottom of what I'm feeling. He's supportive of me but also helps to ground my thoughts in reality and gives me insight into why I'm feeling how I feel. He checks my negative thoughts with active exploration, which is a habit I continue to follow outside of sessions.

Dec 2023

Prof. Checkett is wonderful. He listens to your concerns, asks insightful questions, and gives you options. He makes you feel understood, that you are important, and that your feelings matter. I’ve never felt lesser. He makes, what I feel might be an awkward conversation or topic, be ok. He has helped me overcome myself. He has given me structure and techniques to handle my particular situation. He is my safe space to talk and discuss openly. I would highly recommend Prof. Checkett to anyone.

Sep 2023

Prof Checkett can be all over the place with our talks sometimes but he always finds relevance in what I’m saying and gives me tools. He helps me understand different viewpoints and validates how I feel.

Aug 2023

John is an excellent listener and gives great advice. I really appreciate the work we’re doing together.

Aug 2023

Prof. Checkett is encouraging and responsive. He offers resources in direct response to the information I provide.

Jul 2023

Very caring, kind , and helpful when it comes to understanding LGBTQIA issues.

Jul 2023

Amazing

Jun 2023

Excellent counselor and therapist, he listens and offers solutions and helps clients feel better. Highly recommended.

Apr 2023

Very kind and understanding man. Told me something I hadn’t known about myself that made a lot of sense

Apr 2023

Prof. Checkett is great! I would 100% recommend him! I come to him to vent about my current relationship. He is so knowledgeable about different topics. He often recommends differs books, websites, and other tools to do out of session. His guidance has helped me to discover why I do the things I do. I know I’m in a healthier place. I’m not as anxious as I was. I feel more in control of my emotions. I also know more of what I want. Reminder, YOU have to do the work for yourself. But Prof Checkett really helps guide you along the way.

Mar 2023

It's only been my first visit, however it was very helpful to me, I was able to gain a better insight on my situation, and reinforce that I was making the right decision for my future and mental health.

Mar 2023

He’s very easy to speak with and he provides great advise.

Mar 2023

Prof. Checkett is fantastic. He listens, he really listens, he is patient, and he is funny. He really understands what my concerns are and helps me move forward from them. Some sessions we talk about what we talked about last time, some sessions we talk about something completely new, just to give me some processing time. He has a great sense of humor, and is open to just spending a session, talking about all sorts of random things. Some days that’s all I really need and I appreciate that he lets me do that. He doesn’t push unnecessarily. I highly recommend Prof. Checkett to anyone looking for a straight-talking, easy-going therapist.

Mar 2023

Professor John, has been nothing than amazing with me. I highly recommended.

Mar 2023

A gentleman,a scholar and a credit to his profession,this would reinforce due to the fact he is a professor.I must profess that John is an overqualified intellectual,he has allowed me the opportunity to communicate and evaluate my dilemmas with an unbiased but supportive opinion.After two sessions,I can honestly leave this review,giving him five stars!

Feb 2023

I’ve attended sessions with Prof. Checkett for quite awhile now and it’s the longest I’ve committed to consistent therapy sessions. He gives very helpful advice and tools that I can utilize everyday and when I feel like I’ve fallen off from them I am reminded each week how to get back on track and use my tools. Highly recommend.

Feb 2023

Prof. Checkett has been very professional and extremely helpful.

Apr 2023

Kind, and connects my distracted dots.

Apr 2023

Very forgetful of previous sessions and didn't seem too enthusiastic to help me.

Feb 2023

Prof. Checkett has been really helpful in listening and giving me practical advice that has changed my perspective and out look on my situations. Thank you for your help!

Feb 2023

Most amazing therapist ever !!! I have been so lucky

Feb 2023

As a therapy “lifer”, I am used to therapy going on for years at a time with no specific goal. I came here to work on one very specific thing. As it happens, BetterHelp knew what I needed even though I used an entirely different set of words. Prof. Checkett understood my concerns better than I did. It felt like he was always 3 steps ahead of me. Instead of playing catch up with lots of questions, Dr. Checkett educated me. Questions are important. In this case, I was blown away by how helpful our session was. Normally , I leave therapy exhausted and with a headache. However, I finished our session feeling energized, motivated and optimistic.

Feb 2023

I would like to Thank Prof. Checkett for all valuable advise, exercises and most importantly teaching me how to say No. I am a victim of Hurricane Ian where me and my family with all horses, cows, pigs and dogs were partially destroyed by tornado, flooding and wind. Been a first generation farmer it was devastating to loose many animals who we loved and cared for so much. Prof. Checkett took his time to carefully evaluated the situation and without overstepping the boundaries making very valuable suggestions on my physicall health, business scheduling, personal relationship and helped to create step by step plan to move forward from financial, emotional, physical disaster we have been put through. Thank you!

Jan 2023

Personable, knowledgeable, listens with care and offers solutions and valuable techniques. Very prompt to respond and has a great sense of humor. Highly recommended!

Nov 2022

I enjoy speaking with him, great listener. Empathetic, funny, relatable and a kind person. He is a great therapist!

Oct 2022

Great

Oct 2022

I can't thank Prof. Checkett enough for being a part of my recovery. The patience that he provides as well as the wisdom is most greatly appreciated. Hopefully, I can continue with Prof. Checkett in the future when I'm seeking help. Thanks again!

J.A.·Aug 2022

Dr. Checkett is a fantastic therapist with lots of knowledge. He’s also very fun to speak with, and likes to crack jokes, which makes talking that much easier

A.R.·Jun 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Prof. John Checkett offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Prof. John Checkett works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Prof. John Checkett speak?

Prof. John Checkett speaks English.

How many years of experience does Prof. John Checkett have?

Prof. John Checkett has 8 years of experience.

Where is Prof. John Checkett licensed to practice?

Prof. John Checkett is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Prof. John Checkett accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Prof. John Checkett does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Prof. John Checkett offer?

Prof. John Checkett offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Jungian Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

How can I communicate with Prof. John Checkett?

Prof. John Checkett can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Prof. John Checkett?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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