John Gannon, MSW Intern

Individual | Trauma + Life Transitions | KAP | Military Support

If you’ve spent years carrying responsibility, pressure, or experiences that never quite had space to be processed, you may be feeling the weight of it now. I offer a calm, supportive space where we can slow down, explore what you’ve been holding, and begin the work of healing with intention and care. I believe therapy should feel grounded, respectful, and deeply human- especially for those who are used to being the strong one.

A smiling man with short, dark hair in front of a forest with tall trees and sunlight filtering through.

My Approach

I’m a Master of Social Work student at Columbia University, currently completing my foundational clinical placement at Conscious Collective. My approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and shaped by both clinical training and lived experience.

I draw from modalities including trauma-informed care, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, and psychedelic integration, offering support that honors the nervous system, the whole person, and the unique path each client is on. Our work together is collaborative and paced intentionally, with an emphasis on safety, trust, and meaning-making.

Who I Work With

I work with individuals who are:

  • Navigating trauma or chronic stress

  • Working in high-pressure or service-oriented careers

  • Experiencing major life transitions or identity shifts

  • Seeking deeper self-understanding and emotional resilience

With over two decades of military and federal service, I bring a deep understanding of the cultural and emotional realities faced by military members, veterans, federal employees, and first responders. I’m especially passionate about supporting those who may have learned to minimize their own needs while caring for others.

What Sessions With Me Feel Like

Sessions with me are often described as steady, heart-centered, and grounding. I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are- without pressure to perform, explain, or hold it all together.

I approach therapy with curiosity, humility, and respect, believing that healing unfolds most naturally when clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore their inner experience at their own pace.

Areas of Focus

  • Trauma & trauma-informed care

  • High-stress and service-based careers

  • Life transitions & identity exploration

  • Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) support

  • Psychedelic integration

  • Emotional resilience & self-leadership

Beyond the Therapy Room

Outside of my clinical work, I find grounding through time with my family, connection with nature, nonprofit engagement, and mindfulness-based practices. These experiences continue to shape my own growth and reinforce my belief that healing is an ongoing, deeply personal journey- one rooted in presence, connection, and intention.

Strength through compassion.

Credentials + Training

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) Candidate, Columbia University

  • Clinical Intern, Conscious Collective

  • Training in trauma-informed care

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

  • Psychedelic integration

If you’re ready to explore healing in a way that feels thoughtful, respectful, and aligned with your lived experience, I’d be honored to support you. I invite you to reach out when you’re ready to take the next step.