About John
John Troast is a licensed clinical social worker who brings nine years of experience supporting adults with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. He offers straightforward, goal-focused care and aims to make beginning therapy as simple as possible for people who are nervous about taking the first step. He meets clients one-on-one to identify current life problems and set clear, attainable objectives.
Those goals are reviewed and adjusted over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.
Background and approach
John uses a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance to create a calm, steady space for difficult topics. His work often addresses panic attacks, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and struggles with control or feelings of abandonment. He also supports clients exploring identity and issues related to LGBT experiences.
Sessions typically focus on skills and strategies that can be used between meetings. John describes his approach as collaborative. He helps people break big problems into manageable steps and tracks progress along the way.
Questions about how therapy will look are welcome at any time. He practices in Wisconsin and conducts sessions in English. John emphasizes clear communication and practical tools, so people leave sessions with ideas they can try right away.
How specific approaches are used in online sessions
Trauma-informed care is a way of approaching difficult experiences with sensitivity and respect. It focuses on recognizing how past hurts can shape current reactions and then pacing work so people do not become overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral techniques focus on practical skills - learning to notice unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small experiments. These strategies are useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Evidence-based techniques more broadly means using methods that have been studied and shown to help, and then tailoring those methods to each person's situation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit the client's comfort level, and adjust plans as progress is observed. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays useful and relevant to their daily life.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and differing needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief updates into a workday. These options help people maintain continuity of care and use formats that fit their routine.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin, Nevada, North Carolina
- Languages
- English