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John Spaw Lmhc, Casac

Therapist
2 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is John Spaw I have been practicing counseling since 2001, am fully licensed, have a Bachelor's degree in Human Development, a Masters degree in Mental Health and am a certified CASAC (substance abuse counselor) in NY. I have a background in art and music and enjoy traveling and learning about other cultures.

My approach to therapy

I utilize a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Patient-Centered approach. This means I listen to you and help you challenge irrational beliefs so you can develop tools to become your own healer. I understand that change is a process that does not magically occur overnight. My role is to act as your guide through this process and support you through it.

What you can expect from me

My therapeutic style is collaborative, meaning that we will work together on goals that you set for yourself so you feel empowered as you achieve your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    2 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Mercy College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, OCD, Family issues, Anger management, End of life care, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gestalt, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults, Children
  • Languages
    English