John Reardon

John Reardon is a licensed clinical social worker with four years of professional experience. He holds an LICSW in Rhode Island and an LCSW-C in Maryland. He views each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on building from existing strengths. Taking a first step toward change can feel hard, and he aims to provide steady support through that process.

His work centers on everyday problems like anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also helps people facing trauma and abuse, addiction-related struggles, and the effects of compassion fatigue. Additional areas he attends to include adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and gender dysphoria.

Sessions typically involve plainspoken conversation and practical next steps. He helps clients talk through feelings, notice patterns that cause pain, and try new ways of coping. When needed, he will help set small goals and track progress between meetings.

John describes therapy as a collaborative effort. He listens for what matters most to each person and adjusts the pace accordingly. His aim is to make therapy useful and manageable for people juggling busy lives.

People meet with him to address life transitions, career concerns, parenting strain, low self-esteem, anger, and chronic loneliness. He supports those working through family of origin issues, communication problems, and questions about meaning and life purpose.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Many of his approaches draw on evidence-based techniques that focus on understanding patterns and building new ways to cope. One common method helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety and depression, then practice small, concrete changes to shift those patterns. This approach is useful for worry, low mood, and difficulties with motivation.

Another widely used method focuses on processing reactions to trauma and painful events by pacing conversations and developing tolerable coping skills. That work can reduce the immediate intensity of distress and support better day-to-day functioning. Both approaches emphasize hands-on strategies people can try between sessions to measure progress.

Finding the right fit is collaborative. He will work with each person to choose which approaches to try, based on current needs, personal goals, and what feels manageable. The plan can change as progress is made or priorities shift.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy routine, reduces travel time, and allows for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow for flexibility around work or caregiving schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.