- Strengths focused
- Practical coaching
- Workplace wellbeing
About John
John Reynolds is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 10 years of professional experience. He helps people navigate grief, career setbacks, and big life changes. He also offers coaching-style support for people looking to make practical shifts in work and wellbeing.
Clients can expect a straightforward, strengths-focused approach. He starts by listening to each person’s story and identifying the skills they already have. From there he works with people to set clear, manageable steps toward change rather than long, abstract plans.
John often supports people dealing with caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and workplace strain. He also addresses communication problems and feelings of guilt or shame. Multicultural concerns are part of his practice, and he pays attention to how culture shapes each person’s goals and challenges.
Sessions tend to blend practical coaching with therapeutic conversation. That might mean clarifying career goals one week and talking through grief or role changes the next. The aim is realistic progress that fits into a person’s daily life.
People who reach out should expect partnership and encouragement. John emphasizes doable steps, honest conversation, and building on existing strengths to move toward a more fulfilling work and life balance.
How approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in work and wellbeing support focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach helps people break big problems into smaller, doable steps and teaches tools for managing stress and role changes. This method is useful for career transitions, caregiver strain, and adapting to loss.Another typical technique emphasizes building on a person's existing strengths. Sessions concentrate on identifying what already works in a person’s life and expanding those skills to meet current challenges like workplace communication or chronic illness management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods that match those priorities. This is a collaborative process that can change as goals evolve.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, or allow for brief check-ins during a workday. It also supports continuity of care when life changes make in-person visits harder. Licensed professionals use these formats to help people maintain steady progress toward their goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with grief, career challenges, coping with life changes, and coaching. He also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication issues, guilt and shame, multicultural concerns, and workplace problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a strengths-focused, practical style that mixes coaching and therapy. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills people can use between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on grief, career matters, and life transitions.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.