Prof. John Checkett, LCSW

Prof John Checkett is a licensed clinical social worker whose practice blends academic depth with hands-on clinical experience. His surname is pronounced "Check it Out." He holds degrees in communication arts and social work and was the first man in Florida to earn a master’s degree in Women’s Studies, a field he has also taught at the university level. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - he applies training from multiple social sciences to clinical work.

He has provided emergency screening and spot analysis for urgent mental health situations with no advance notice, and he has years of experience working in the prison system supporting incarcerated people facing mental health challenges. Those roles have shaped a practical, grounded approach to assessment and intervention. He is described as an excellent listener and communicator and brings those skills to every therapeutic interaction.

Clinically, he uses an integrative framework that draws especially from cognitive behavioral therapy, Jungian therapy, and narrative therapy. He focuses on matters of gender and social justice, and he often works with couples where communication is a core concern. His work also addresses self-care, empowerment, self-image, self-esteem, and conflict resolution, helping clients develop skills for healthier relationships and greater personal clarity.

Prof Checkett combines academic insight with direct clinical practice to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and family issues, career concerns, and other life transitions. His varied background in teaching, emergency response, and corrections informs a compassionate, pragmatic style aimed at supporting clients toward meaningful change.