- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Anger management
- Focus
- ADHD
About John
John Brennan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida who focuses on parenting concerns and related family issues. He uses a direct, goal-oriented style to help parents and individuals tackle immediate problems and make practical changes. John writes in plain terms and aims to get useful work done in early sessions.
John has four years of documented clinical experience. He works with common concerns such as parenting stress, anger, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship strain.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing adoption and foster care challenges, blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and communication problems. His approach emphasizes short-term, practical work. He often uses solution-focused methods to identify clear steps clients can try between sessions.
He also draws on Motivational Interviewing to strengthen motivation for change and Internal Family Systems ideas to look at different parts of a person's inner experience. Sessions are described as nonjudgmental and interactive. John personalizes conversations and treatment planning to fit each person's situation and goals.
He aims to help people see early progress while continuing to refine plans over time. John works in English and accepts international clients. He offers multiple online session formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and daily life.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Jealousy
- Men's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches John lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approach-driven online care for parenting and family concerns
John commonly uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify goals and try small, testable changes between sessions. This approach aims to produce practical steps quickly and to build momentum toward clearer outcomes.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and strengthen their own reasons for taking action. Internal Family Systems ideas are used to notice different internal parts and how they affect behavior, which can be helpful for anger, parenting reactions, and trauma-related patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time based on what is most helpful.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversations and observing interactions. Phone calls can be lower bandwidth and easier to fit into a break at work. Live chat and messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter coaching-style exchanges, or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to schedule regular contact and to maintain progress when life is busy.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He helps with parenting stress and a range of related problems including anger, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and family or relationship difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is nonjudgmental and interactive, with an emphasis on making progress early through practical, goal-focused work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of documented experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist working with parenting and family concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential LMFT and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
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 to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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