John Chasteen, MSW, LISW S, LCSW

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John Chasteen, MSW, LISW‑S, LCSW, is a licensed clinician with more than a decade of experience providing trauma‑informed, evidence‑based mental health care across outpatient, hospital, and telehealth settings. He specializes in dialectical behavioral‑informed treatment, trauma‑focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and internal family systems (IFS) principles. In his private telehealth practice, John provides psychotherapy to adults in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, offering structured assessment, individualized treatment planning, and collaborative care with medical and psychiatric providers. His clinical work focuses on emotional dysregulation, anxiety, trauma‑related symptoms, relationship challenges, and supporting clients through periods of transition and heightened stress.

John has held multiple clinical leadership roles in behavioral health, including directing outpatient programs, overseeing assessment services, and supporting clinical operations across multi‑site systems. His leadership has emphasized trauma‑informed practice, documentation excellence, clinician development, and strengthening team resilience. In addition to his administrative experience, John has led DBT skills groups, conducted crisis intervention and risk assessment, and supported specialized populations including veterans, first responders, and LGBTQ+ individuals. He has developed and delivered continuing education on personality disorders, suicide prevention, and youth mental health, and previously developed resilience‑building initiatives for healthcare staff. John earned both his Master of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati.

Licensure & Certifications

Licensed Independent Social Worker – Supervisor (LISW-S)

State of Ohio | License # I.2304486-SUPV | Obtained May 9, 2023. Valid through May 09, 2027

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Commonwealth of Kentucky | License # 34012843A | Obtained April 16, 2026. Valid through April 1, 2028

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

State of Indiana | License # LCSW00001381 | Obtained February 13, 2026. Valid through February 12, 2029