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John W. Edwards, III

Associate Clinical Social Worker Childs Family Therapy Inc
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Men's Issues, Parenting, Sports Performance, Sport Injuries , Anger Management,
In network with Aetna, Cigna, Evernorth, Medicare, Optum,

Introduction

I don’t approach therapy as something that lives in theory or technical language. I do this work because I know what it feels like to carry weight quietly and to move through spaces that were never designed with you in mind. That lived experience is what guides how I show up in the room. I understand how stigma, mistrust, and survival are not personal flaws but learned responses to environments that have often failed to protect or affirm you. I do not treat these realities as resistance. I treat them as intelligence. My work is grounded in the belief that healing begins when your lived experience is taken seriously rather than explained away. In our work together, I am less interested in diagnosing you than I am in understanding you. We will talk plainly about stress, anger, identity, relationships, purpose, and the costs of holding everything together alone. The space we create is one where accountability exists without shame and where honesty is not punished. My goal is not to reshape you into something more acceptable. It is to help you clarify who you are, recognize the forces acting on your life, and move forward with intention and self respect. If you are looking for a therapist who refuses to reduce your story and is committed to meeting you with dignity, you are in the right place.

GENDER Male
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • Associate Clinical Social Worker #132932 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

John W. Edwards, III accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Evernorth
  • Medicare
  • Optum
  • TriWest

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individuals $175
  • Couples $200

Locations

Virtual Office

Professional Information

Education

  • Master's Degree, Clinical Social Work - San Diego State University

FAQ

Is John W. Edwards, III accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? John W. Edwards, III is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. John W. Edwards, III also offers a free consultation.
Does John W. Edwards, III offer telehealth appointments? John W. Edwards, III does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does John W. Edwards, III specialize in? John W. Edwards, III specializes in the following areas: Anger Management, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Depression, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family Conflict, Grief, Infertility, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Men's Issues, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Prejudice/Discrimination, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Sleep or Insomnia, Sport Injuries, Sports Performance, and Trauma.
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