Before entering the mental health field, John served ten years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. After leaving the service in 1991, he began work as a substance abuse counselor, operating three halfway houses for men in recovery...
John worked as the primary adult psychotherapist for a private, partial hospitalization program, then began employment with Lakeview Community Mental Health Center in Pensacola, Florida. That agency selected John to work with the first Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) team...
John believes that although skill in therapeutic technique is essential, the key to success in therapy is the relationship between the therapist and the individual, so the emphasis is placed on building rapport and understanding the wants, needs, and desires of those with whom he works.