Welcome! I'm John aka "The Narc Free Therapist". As a licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in helping people heal from:
Trauma & PTSD
Personality Disorders (Narcissistic, Borderline, etc.) - Yes, narcissists are treatable :-)
Supporting People Who Love People with Personality Disorders
Breaking Unhealthy Relationship Patterns
His professional experience includes helping people find relief from stress and anxiety, depression, substance use, PTSD & trauma, stress related to medical diagnosis, grief, and life transitions. He has provided treatment in the school and home settings, medical clinics, substance abuse treatment and detox, and in private practice. He is proficient in administering individual, family, and group counseling.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session together will consist of Biopsychosocial Assessment. During the assessment I will gather detailed history from you, help you identify areas of concern, and work with you to develop a Treatment Plan.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
You take care of everyone else. But who takes care of you? I specialize in helping empaths and caregivers prevent and resolve burnout, and get the respect they deserve. If you’re feeling depressed, consumed with worry, or negligent of yourself then I may be the provider for you.
About John Boswell, MSW, LCSW, LLC.
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
EMDR
Have you found counseling to be unsuccessful in the past? EMDR may be a more effective alternative treatment intervention. EMDR can be used to reduce negative thoughts and feelings associated with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, OCD, Eating Disorders, fears and phobias, depression, and grief.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is an intervention that challenges the client to identify the correlation between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Identifying these connections can help clients figure out their patterns, motivations, and strategies for change. CBT is the basis for a variety of therapy interventions.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy for people who experience emotions very intensely. As an off shoot of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT works with clients to find a "middle ground" and challenge "black or white" thinking. DBT is considered the "gold standard" in treating Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It is highly effective in treating a variety of mental health issues as well.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy helps clients identify unhealthy thoughts and insecurities (Schemas}, the role they play in their relationships, and the root cause of them. Once identified the therapist engages clients in challenging the Schemas (reparenting). Schema Therapy is effective in treating trauma, depression, Eating Disorders, fears and phobias, and Personality Disorders.
