John Reardon, LCSW-C, LICSW

John Reardon is a licensed clinical social worker with four years of professional experience. He holds LICSW in Rhode Island and LCSW-C in Maryland. He approaches care with the belief that each person knows their own story and has strengths to draw on. Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and he offers steady support through that process.

He focuses on practical, straightforward conversation rather than jargon. Sessions look at current struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress from work or caregiving. He also helps people managing addiction, bipolar challenges, or major life transitions.

His additional interests include adoption and foster care issues, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, gender dysphoria, and end-of-life or hospice related needs. He also addresses feelings such as guilt, shame, emptiness, isolation, and problems tied to family of origin or communication patterns.

John aims to help people build coping skills and clearer ways to meet daily demands. Conversations may include looking at patterns, learning new strategies, and finding small steps to try between meetings. He centers the client's priorities and moves at a pace that fits their life.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect his experience across a range of emotional and practical difficulties. He encourages anyone thinking about change to reach out and learn more about whether his style fits their needs.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical strategies. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches coping tools for anxiety, stress, and mood problems; this involves learning and practicing specific techniques to manage symptoms and daily demands. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care, which helps people talk through difficult memories and reactions at a pace that feels safe, while building resources for grounding and regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most useful and how to apply them between sessions.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into busy lives by reducing travel time and offering more flexible scheduling. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is helpful, or sessions without video when less bandwidth or a quieter presence is preferred. Because the exact session formats for this therapist are not specified here, confirm the available online options before booking to make sure they match your needs.