- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction coping
- Blended family issues
About John
John Goddard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, parenting, and self-esteem. John also works with blended family issues and related challenges that come with merging households.
He keeps conversations practical and direct. Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Clients can expect talk that looks at how daily routines, roles, and communication affect stress and relationships. John pays attention to how past family patterns influence current problems.
When addiction or substance use is part of the picture, he helps people identify triggers and develop coping plans. For parenting and blended household concerns he helps people sort through roles, boundaries, and co-parenting tensions. The work often includes planning for predictable friction points and noticing what changes reduce conflict.
John draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. He explains options in plain language and adjusts methods as needs shift. He also addresses issues such as chronic pain or illness, isolation, and life purpose when these affect daily functioning.
People who reach out can expect focused sessions that prioritize practical problem solving. The approach is steady and outcome-oriented, aimed at reducing stress and improving everyday interactions in complex family situations.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety and stress. This method helps people notice triggers and try new responses in daily life. Another approach centers on relapse prevention and coping planning for addictions, helping people map high-risk situations and build step-by-step strategies to manage urges.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods over time. Clients take part in deciding which techniques fit their situation, and plans are revised based on what is working.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and permit shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows people to continue regular appointments during changes in routine. If you want to proceed, use the sign-up flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session so the therapist can outline which approaches make the most sense for you.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family and parenting matters, and self-esteem. Blended family issues are listed among his focus areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and goal-focused with plain, direct conversation. He explains techniques in everyday language and looks for concrete changes that help.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience as a counselor. That experience includes work with addiction, family conflict, and parenting concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania. His practice and licensure are located in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with people outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.