Hello, I'm John-David Checkett -- the first man in history to earn a master's degree in Women's Studies in Florida! How many times has this happened to you: You've made an innocent remark, and the other person distorts it and blames you for the distortion, not for what you actually said. That's called the Strawman Argument and is a common problem of communication -- communication typically being the single biggest problem couples have. Communication is one of the social sciences, and one of my specialties, along with Women's Studies, Pastoral Psychology and Clinical Social Work. I help high-functioning men and women free themselves from low self-esteem and negative thinking. As a former officer in the Theosophical Society and a former professional psychic, I firmly believe in the value of Spirituality to Mental Health. I can also help with exercise and nutrition, to help create a holistically healthy situation for you. Whether you're dealing with anxiety or depression, relationship problems, or just feel overwhelmed, I'm here to help -- even with time management! You might feel bit nervous about starting therapy, but I'm extremely easy to talk to, knowledgable in a wide variety of subjects, and very media-literate. Most people feel better after a session. In a short time we can get you unstuck and back to living a happy life again.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session you can tell me what prompted you to seek out therapy. Your account of your situation will prompt me to comment on parts and to offer useful information – and probably a bit of humor, where appropriate. I’m likely to give you one or more methods to help yourself, and to direct you to a particular book or website. I assign homework since sessions are most effective that way. Most people feel better at the end of the session than when they started.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My biggest strengths are probably my knowledge base, which is both broad as well as deep; my talent for talking and listening; a sincere desire to be helpful, and a sense of humor.

About John David Checkett