John Dwyer, Therapist
John Dwyer, LMHC, is a compassionate and highly experienced mental health counselor who has been helping individuals and families across Florida for over 30 years. Specializing in working with adults, children, and adolescents, John provides tailored support to those navigating a range of challenges, including grief, anxiety, depression, relationship conflicts, and family dynamics. His approach emphasizes equipping clients with practical tools to improve communication, develop healthier coping mechanisms, and address self-defeating thought and behavior patterns. Through this process, clients can discover their strengths and work toward lasting resolutions.
John is particularly passionate about helping clients address complex relationship issues. Whether navigating codependency, coping with narcissistic partners or relatives, or managing the emotional toll of divorce and breakups, he provides empathetic, targeted guidance to foster resilience and healing. By utilizing evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), couples/marital counseling, and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), he supports individuals and couples in building stronger, healthier connections. In addition to his work with relationships, John specializes in addressing chemical addiction and stress-related concerns. His expertise extends to serving diverse populations, including individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, those navigating adoption and foster care, and individuals with autism spectrum disorders. With an inclusive and affirming approach, John creates a safe space for all clients to explore their challenges and achieve meaningful growth.
John’s dedication to mental health extends beyond clinical expertise to a holistic perspective. He integrates Christian counseling and family therapy to ensure a comprehensive approach to mental well-being, meeting the unique needs of his clients. His services also include group therapy and case management, offering multifaceted support to children, teens, and adults. Outside of his professional life, John finds joy in music, jogging, bicycling, and spending quality time with his family. He values the simple pleasures of life, including spiritual activities and engaging with the younger members of his family, which enrich his empathetic approach to care.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-74
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-75+
Areas of Focus
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Bullying or harassment
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Bullying or harassment
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Emotional abuse
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Advent Health
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Orlando Health
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Languages
- English
Education
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Howard University
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University of South Florida
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Morgan State University
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with John Dwyer. You can also call 863-680-1950 to have someone assist you.
John Dwyer generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 863-680-1950 to find out John Dwyer's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by John Dwyer:
- Advent Health
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Lucet (Florida Blue)
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Orlando Health
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 863-680-1950 to see how we can help.
John Dwyer is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
John Dwyer works at:
Yes, John Dwyer does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, John Dwyer is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: