
John Mckelvey, Doctoral Intern, MA
Doctoral Trainee in Clinical Psychology
PRONOUNS
he/him
AVAILABILITY
In person and virtual
LANGUAGES
English
ABOUT
I support men and couples who feel stuck in patterns of shame, emotional disconnection, conflict, or self-doubt. Many of the people I work with are navigating sexual anxiety, intimacy struggles, or difficulty expressing their needs, and are ready to build deeper emotional awareness and more fulfilling relationships.
My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, integrating relational, psychodynamic, and practical skills-based work to help clients understand not just what’s happening in their lives, but why. In our work together, we focus on attachment patterns, communication, and breaking out of repetitive cycles that keep clients feeling stuck.
I bring curiosity, honesty, and a relational approach to therapy, creating a space where vulnerability and growth are welcome. My goal is for clients to feel genuinely understood while also challenged in ways that support real progress, so they can move toward clarity, confidence, and more meaningful relationships.
Before becoming a therapist, I taught research and statistics, which still shows up in my love of pattern-finding, whether in data or in the ways people make sense of their lives. Fun fact: I am a devoted Dungeons & Dragons world-builder who believes storytelling is one of our oldest forms of healing.
