- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About John
John Goddard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience. He helps people who are stressed, anxious, struggling with addictions, or dealing with parenting and family concerns. He also supports people working on self-esteem and motivation.
He keeps conversations straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on the issues you bring and on small, achievable steps you can try between meetings. He adapts the pace and plan to each person's situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Background and approach
John draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on coping skills, communication, and habit change. He pays attention to how family background, blended family dynamics, and fatherhood issues affect everyday life. Chronic illness, disability, and co-occurring problems are considered together rather than treated as separate issues.
People who are isolated, feeling guilt or shame, or trying to find life purpose can expect a respectful, steady approach. He also brings experience with first responder stress, substance use concerns, and eating or food-related struggles. Practical problem solving is balanced with attention to emotions.
Sessions can include conversation, goal-setting, and practice of new skills. John aims to support and empower clients as they try new strategies and make changes that matter to daily life.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- 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
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and family concerns
John uses evidence-based techniques focused on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for stress and anxiety through simple exercises and step-by-step practice. This helps when worry or overwhelm makes daily tasks and parenting feel harder.Another approach centers on improving communication and family interactions by teaching clear, direct ways to express needs and set boundaries. This kind of work can reduce repeated conflicts and make home routines smoother. He also addresses addictive behaviors with strategies that break patterns and replace them with healthier routines.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what is helping. Clients help shape the plan so it fits their family life, values, and day-to-day limits.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you see facial cues and have deeper conversations. Phone sessions can fit into a work break and need less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy going around busy schedules and changing family demands.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does John commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, family and parenting issues, and self-esteem concerns. He also works with blended family challenges, fatherhood issues, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions practical and straightforward, focusing on small, doable steps. Conversations are adapted to each person's needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including chronic illness, co-morbidity, and substance use challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for John?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed as LPC in Pennsylvania.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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