John Doran, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 40 years in practice

John Doran is a licensed clinical social worker with forty years of practice in Florida.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW7576 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1164446357 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 40
Languages: English

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About John

John Doran is a licensed clinical social worker with forty years of practice in Florida. He centers his work on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, anger, and depression. He approaches each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on.

Many people come to him feeling stuck after loss, separation, or a long struggle with mood or compulsive behavior. He talks plainly about practical steps that can reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person's needs. His background includes long-term clinical work and faith-informed counseling for clients who request it. He combines listening with techniques drawn from several therapeutic approaches to address both immediate problems and deeper patterns.

This mix helps when issues tie back to relationships, life purpose, or recurring feelings of guilt and shame. John often helps people who are coping with grief, family conflict, or the aftermath of trauma. He also works with those managing bipolar symptoms, panic, obsessions, and compulsions.

In therapy he focuses on clear goals, small steps, and building coping skills that fit real life. People who prefer straightforward, experience-based guidance may find his style helpful. He aims to create a steady, practical space where clients can name problems, try out new ways of responding, and track small improvements over time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Bipolar disorder
Antisocial personality
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches John names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's perspective and priorities, so online sessions begin with the client's goals and move at their pace. This approach helps when someone needs a space to tell their story and feel heard before trying new strategies.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In online work CBT can be very practical - clients try small experiments between sessions and report back during video or chat check-ins.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to work through traumatic memories by combining focused recall with guided techniques. When done online it follows a structured sequence and can be adapted to fit the session format and the client's comfort level.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan shifts as needed to meet their goals.

Online formats offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls are most like in-person work and let the therapist observe nonverbal cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, and people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to maintain continuity and try different approaches without rearranging daily life.

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Questions people ask

What issues does he commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, grief, and bipolar concerns. He also addresses related problems like OCD, panic, and communication issues.

What is his therapy style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. He listens first, then suggests steps people can try between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve daily routines.

How much experience does he have?

He has worked in the field for 40 years, bringing long-term clinical experience to assessment and treatment planning.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Florida.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the U.S., and interactions are conducted in English.

Which session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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