About John
J ohn W. Stone, Jr., Licensed Clinical Social Worker , is a psychotherapist, who also specializes in career and life counseling and real time dynamic neurofeedback.
John works in his private practice office location which is easily accessible and close to downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. He also offers sessions via tele-video..
John earned a BS degree in Computer Science from the American University in Washington, DC, and an MSW (Masters in Social Work) degree in Advanced Clinical Practice from Saint Leo University in Florida.
John is a private practitioner LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), who works with a broad spectrum of presenting issues and clients.
Areas of expertise include stress management, anxiety, relationship issues, career & life counseling, successful aging, and anger management. His experience and expertise also includes real time dynamic neurofeedback (which has shown to be helpful with migraines, insomnia/sleep disturbance, lack of focus, lack of motivation, symptoms of anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, and ADD);
John is an interactive, client-centered, systems oriented, solutions-focused therapist. His therapeutic approach is to listen intently, provide practical feedback, and help clients affect desired changes to effectively address personal life challenges. He integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach, tailored to each client.
With compassion and understanding, John works with each individual to help them build on their strengths, acquire new skills and insight to help them attain the personal growth and changes they desire and are committed to accomplishing.
Education
- BS, Computer Science, from The American University, Washington, D.C.
- Masters of Social Work (MSW), in Advanced Clinical Practice, from Saint Leo University, FL
License, Certifications & Awards
- Florida - License SW14906 , Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Performance Hypnosis Practitioner (using Hypnosis, also with NLP change principles)
Professional Activities and Memberships
- National Association Of Social Workers
- Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association
