John Doran, LCSW

Florida · 40 years in practice

John Doran is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with 40 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW7576 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1164446357 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About John

John Doran is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida with 40 years of experience. He frames therapy around each person's strengths and life story. He aims to offer steady support as clients make changes and try new ways of coping.

He often helps people managing stress and anxiety, and those facing addictions or the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. He also works with people dealing with anger, depression, grief, bipolar concerns, and family-related struggles.

Background and approach

He brings a calm, respectful presence and encourages clients to name their goals early on. John uses straightforward, conversational sessions. He listens first and then offers practical ways to manage symptoms and patterns.

He draws on different methods so he can match techniques to what a person says is most helpful. Some people choose to include his faith in sessions; he describes himself as a Christian counselor for many clients who want that perspective. He also supports people who prefer a secular approach and keeps the focus on the goals they bring to therapy.

John emphasizes collaboration. He helps people build small, doable steps toward change and checks in on progress regularly. New clients can expect clear talk about goals, simple tools to try between sessions, and steady encouragement along the way.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Bipolar disorder
Antisocial personality
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches John names

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Online support

Approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths. The therapist follows the client's lead, asks questions that clarify what matters, and helps people set goals that feel achievable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, panic attacks, obsessions, and mood problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is an approach used to address troubling memories and the way they affect current feelings and behavior; it involves guided processing aimed at reducing the emotional charge around those memories.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work visually and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in quickly or fit short sessions into a busy day. These options help people access ongoing support without travel and with scheduling that fits their life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, bipolar concerns, and family-related issues, plus a range of additional focus areas listed in his profile.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens first, highlights client strengths, and suggests small steps and tools to try between meetings.

How long has he been practicing?

He has 40 years of professional experience working with people in clinical settings and community care.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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