Prof John Checkett (pronounced as in, Check it Out!) is a highly skilled, highly educated therapist holding degrees in several of the social sciences. He's the first man in history to earn a master's degree in Women's Studies in Florida, an academic discipline which he also taught on a university level. He also holds university degrees in communication arts and social work, as well as being an LCSW. He's worked in emergency screening, providing spot analysis for emergency mental health cases with no advance notice. He also worked for years in the prison system, with inmates experiencing mental health difficulties. John'san excellent listener and communicator, and he specializes in problems related to gender, problems between couples -- which are usually matters of communication -- and social justice. He employs an integrative approach, drawing especially upon cognitive behavioral therapy, Jungian and narrative therapy, addressing such matters as self-care, empowerment, self-image, self-esteem and conflict resolution.
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Such a wonderful experience. So thankful that I signed up.
Written on Nov 27, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Prof. Checkett is a wonderful therapist and I feel like he really understands my perspective and helps me to support my feelings with reality.
Written on Nov 15, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great listener and helps me break down my behaviors. 15/10. Definitely recommend.
Written on May 07, 2025 after therapy with John for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Prof. Checkett is a bit formal initially but don’t let that scare you off. He’s extremely knowledgeable, a good listener, and eager to help.
Written on Mar 14, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
John has been extremely helpful in supporting me throughout my struggles with anxiety and life transitions.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning compassion fatigue
I feel like my time is used productively when I speak with Prof. Checkett. I’m able to confirm valuable insight on things I’m dealing with.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very wise man with great listening skills and advice. Comparative to Alan Watts.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Prof. Checkett is wonderful. He listens to your concerns, asks insightful questions, and gives you options. He makes you feel understood, that you are important, and that your feelings matter. I’ve never felt lesser. He makes, what I feel might be an awkward conversation or topic, be ok. He has helped me overcome myself. He has given me structure and techniques to handle my particular situation. He is my safe space to talk and discuss openly. I would highly recommend Prof. Checkett to anyone.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Prof Checkett can be all over the place with our talks sometimes but he always finds relevance in what I’m saying and gives me tools. He helps me understand different viewpoints and validates how I feel.
Written on Aug 30, 2023 after therapy with John for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Prof. Checkett is encouraging and responsive. He offers resources in direct response to the information I provide.
Written on Jul 16, 2023 after therapy with John for 5 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and anger management
Very caring, kind , and helpful when it comes to understanding LGBTQIA issues.
Written on Jul 14, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Prof. Checkett has been very professional and extremely helpful.
Written on Apr 14, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Kind, and connects my distracted dots.
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Excellent counselor and therapist, he listens and offers solutions and helps clients feel better. Highly recommended.
Written on Apr 09, 2023 after therapy with John for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Very kind and understanding man. Told me something I hadn’t known about myself that made a lot of sense
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Prof. Checkett is great! I would 100% recommend him! I come to him to vent about my current relationship. He is so knowledgeable about different topics. He often recommends differs books, websites, and other tools to do out of session. His guidance has helped me to discover why I do the things I do. I know I’m in a healthier place. I’m not as anxious as I was. I feel more in control of my emotions. I also know more of what I want. Reminder, YOU have to do the work for yourself. But Prof Checkett really helps guide you along the way.
Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
It's only been my first visit, however it was very helpful to me, I was able to gain a better insight on my situation, and reinforce that I was making the right decision for my future and mental health.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
He’s very easy to speak with and he provides great advise.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with John for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Professor John, has been nothing than amazing with me. I highly recommended.
Written on Mar 04, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
A gentleman,a scholar and a credit to his profession,this would reinforce due to the fact he is a professor.I must profess that John is an overqualified intellectual,he has allowed me the opportunity to communicate and evaluate my dilemmas with an unbiased but supportive opinion.After two sessions,I can honestly leave this review,giving him five stars!
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
I’ve attended sessions with Prof. Checkett for quite awhile now and it’s the longest I’ve committed to consistent therapy sessions. He gives very helpful advice and tools that I can utilize everyday and when I feel like I’ve fallen off from them I am reminded each week how to get back on track and use my tools. Highly recommend.
Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with John for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very forgetful of previous sessions and didn't seem too enthusiastic to help me.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Prof. Checkett has been really helpful in listening and giving me practical advice that has changed my perspective and out look on my situations. Thank you for your help!
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
Most amazing therapist ever !!! I have been so lucky
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with John for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
As a therapy “lifer”, I am used to therapy going on for years at a time with no specific goal. I came here to work on one very specific thing. As it happens, BetterHelp knew what I needed even though I used an entirely different set of words. Prof. Checkett understood my concerns better than I did. It felt like he was always 3 steps ahead of me. Instead of playing catch up with lots of questions, Dr. Checkett educated me. Questions are important. In this case, I was blown away by how helpful our session was. Normally , I leave therapy exhausted and with a headache. However, I finished our session feeling energized, motivated and optimistic.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I would like to Thank Prof. Checkett for all valuable advise, exercises and most importantly teaching me how to say No. I am a victim of Hurricane Ian where me and my family with all horses, cows, pigs and dogs were partially destroyed by tornado, flooding and wind. Been a first generation farmer it was devastating to loose many animals who we loved and cared for so much. Prof. Checkett took his time to carefully evaluated the situation and without overstepping the boundaries making very valuable suggestions on my physicall health, business scheduling, personal relationship and helped to create step by step plan to move forward from financial, emotional, physical disaster we have been put through. Thank you!
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I enjoy speaking with him, great listener. Empathetic, funny, relatable and a kind person. He is a great therapist!
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I can't thank Prof. Checkett enough for being a part of my recovery. The patience that he provides as well as the wisdom is most greatly appreciated. Hopefully, I can continue with Prof. Checkett in the future when I'm seeking help. Thanks again!
Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Checkett is a fantastic therapist with lots of knowledge. He’s also very fun to speak with, and likes to crack jokes, which makes talking that much easier
Written on Jun 26, 2022 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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