About John
John Goddard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting concerns, family problems, and low self-esteem. He speaks English and brings 15 years of experience to his work.
He focuses on practical conversations that are respectful and direct. Sessions are shaped around the client’s needs and goals. He aims to support people through challenges like blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and family of origin struggles.
How John works
John also works with people facing chronic pain, illness, or disability and those managing co-occurring conditions. He has experience with drug and alcohol addiction, eating and food-related issues, and first responder stress. He helps clients tackle isolation, guilt, and problems with communication.
His approach is collaborative and tailored. He listens first, then helps set clear, achievable steps. That can include building confidence, improving coping skills, and finding motivation for change.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a session based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions may be arranged in formats that fit different needs and routines.
What John works with
The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical, goal-oriented work. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and then practices new skills to change those patterns. This can help with anxiety, low self-esteem, and motivation issues.Another approach emphasizes coping skills for difficult moments. It teaches concrete strategies for managing cravings, stress, or physical pain so people can function better day to day. That kind of work is useful for addictions, chronic illness, and handling intense emotions like guilt and shame.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together they will try methods that fit best. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when interaction and visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick updates, brief reflections, or when a person prefers written communication. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into different schedules and routines.
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