John Adkins

Professional Background

John Adkins (he/him) is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Appalachian State University and his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, beginning his clinical practice in 2020. John brings a thoughtful, grounding perspective to his work, helping clients navigate life's challenges with clarity and compassion.

John provides individual therapy to clients in person at the Greensboro location as well as via telehealth.

Specialties

John’s clinical interests and top specialties include working with anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and substance use disorders. He is also equipped to support college students and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Approach to Treatment

Sessions with John are typically exploratory and narrative-focused. He is interested in hearing each person's story, helping them understand why they are who they are and do the things they do, and identifying any changes they would like to make or wounds that need healing. John typically shares practical skills and strategies for clients to try between sessions rather than traditional assignments. The first appointment is straightforward and focused on information gathering—covering history, present circumstances, and important policies like informed consent—while saving deeper exploration and processing for future sessions.

Personal Note

Outside of work, John is into gaming, enjoying both board and video gaming.