Greetings, my name is John Luke. I am a clinical social worker and specialize in helping people to effectively manage mental health concerns using cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic techniques. I have a lot of experience with relationship management, boundary setting, men's issues, and addiction treatment. My biggest strength as a therapist is my ability to productively collaborate with clients in a way that resolves emotional, psychological, and practical problems.
My treatment method depends upon the person, their problem, and their circumstances. However, I often use cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytic approaches to therapy. Primarily, I work with people to develop insight into the source of their problems, identify how their core beliefs about the world might be hindering their progress, and focus on their natural strengths to overcome those barriers with practical skills that generate sustainable change.
Clients can expect to take away practical, solution focused and client-centered skills and insights from sessions. Some of the problems I am particularly keen on solving with my clients include issues with self-image and confidence; dating and relationships; boundary-setting and assertive communication; as well as general anxiety management; and learning to identify and productively resolve emotional unrest. If you feel any of this could be helpful, please do not hesitate to reach out!
