- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family and parenting
About John
John Goddard is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, and work through family and parenting challenges. He also supports clients working on self esteem and motivation.
He uses a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach in sessions. John adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all method. He emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions to build confidence and forward motion.
John has 15 years of experience in clinical settings. That background includes supporting people with blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, and family of origin problems. He has also worked with issues related to chronic pain, illness, intellectual disability, and life purpose.
Additional focus areas have included communication problems, co-morbidity, eating and food-related issues, and challenges faced by first responders. He can help people cope after natural or human-caused disaster and with feelings of isolation or guilt and shame.
Sessions are tailored to individual goals. John aims to empower people to make practical changes and to build healthier daily routines. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
Approaches that guide online work and recovery
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One approach emphasizes skill-building to manage stress and anxiety through simple behavioral changes and coping tools that people can practice daily. Another approach focuses on addressing addictive behaviors by identifying patterns, developing alternatives, and strengthening motivation for change.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of care after a disaster or during life disruptions, and makes it simpler to practice coping skills in day-to-day settings without rearranging a full schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this clinician address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, family and parenting issues, plus related areas like blended family concerns and first responder challenges.
What is his approach in therapy sessions?
He uses a practical, person-centered style that emphasizes respect and sensitivity. Sessions focus on tailored conversations and actionable steps clients can apply between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a variety of concerns and populations.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds the LPC credential, which is listed as a Pennsylvania LPC, and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.