John Reardon, LCSW-C, LICSW

John Reardon is a licensed social worker with four years of practice experience. He is credentialed as an LCSW-C in Maryland and an LICSW in Rhode Island. He approaches therapy with the belief that each person knows their story best and brings strengths to manage hard moments.

John offers a calm, practical way of working that focuses on clients' day-to-day needs. Sessions are direct and respectful, aimed at helping people notice what works for them and build on those skills. He encourages steady steps rather than sudden fixes so progress can feel manageable.

People come to him for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports those facing addiction, career decisions, parenting strain, and the effects of life transitions. Additional areas he addresses include adoption and foster care issues, aging concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and family of origin difficulties.

John listens for patterns that cause stuck feelings, such as codependency, dissociation, shame, or isolation. He uses evidence-based techniques to guide problem solving and coping skill development. Therapy sessions emphasize practical strategies, clearer communication, and ways to rebuild self-esteem.

His style blends straightforward conversation with gentle challenge. He works collaboratively to set goals and adjust plans as needed. People who want a supportive, skills-focused therapist often find this approach helpful.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online care

John draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage specific problems and build new skills. One common approach focuses on developing practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress; this typically means identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing new responses, and tracking small improvements over time. Another approach emphasizes communication and relationship skills to address intimacy-related concerns and conflicts, using role-play and clear behavior changes to improve interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography did not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow for quicker check-ins during challenging periods. It can also let people attend from a quieter location, use phone-only sessions when video is difficult, or schedule sessions around work and family needs. Licensed professionals tailor the mix of approaches and session length to what works best for each person.