- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness tools
About John
John Gosling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 24 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, and life changes. He speaks English and German.
Gosling centers sessions on listening first and then helping people build clearer self-understanding. He aims to help clients spot patterns in their relationships and daily routines. He offers suggestions and resources to support change and stronger day-to-day functioning.
He uses a collaborative process to develop a straightforward self-awareness and improvement plan. That plan includes practical steps clients can try between sessions. Progress is reviewed and the plan adjusted as needed so effort stays focused and realistic.
His background includes work with new immigrants, people with medical vulnerabilities, those who are unemployed or under-employed, and at-risk students. He has also supported people facing family problems and blended family issues. Those experiences inform how he talks through relationship strains and role changes in households.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Expect a mix of listening, feedback, and specific tools from approaches such as cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-influenced techniques. The emphasis is on concrete steps to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on careful listening and reflecting back what the client says. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change in their life and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep problems going and offers practical exercises to try between sessions to reduce symptoms and improve routines.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Then he will suggest methods to try and adjust them as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten check-in times when needed, and allow sessions without travel. It also lets therapists use worksheets, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices that clients can apply at home. Licensed professionals can adapt the pace and tools to suit someone juggling blended household demands.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Arizona
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, depression, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and then works collaboratively to build a practical self-awareness and improvement plan with clear steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of adult concerns and community populations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC with licensure in Arizona and Wisconsin, and he practices from Wisconsin.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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