John Goddard , LPC

John Goddard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, parenting challenges, and self-esteem concerns. As an LPC he holds a professional counseling license that denotes training and supervised practice in therapeutic techniques and clinical care.

He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to create treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs, working with individuals and families on issues such as blended family dynamics, chronic illness and disability, co-morbidity, communication difficulties, and struggles related to substance use and eating. He also supports fathers, first responders, and people coping with guilt, shame, isolation, or a search for life purpose.

John approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and interventions around the client’s goals and circumstances. He emphasizes practical coping strategies and collaborative planning so clients can build confidence, improve relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Seeking help takes courage, and he aims to empower and support that step toward change.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and measurable progress. One approach emphasizes skills-based strategies for managing stress and anxiety, teaching breathing, grounding, and thought-reframing exercises that help reduce daily symptoms and improve coping. Another approach centers on behavioral strategies for addiction and relapse prevention, helping clients build routines, identify triggers, and develop alternative coping plans to support recovery. A third focus is family-oriented work that improves communication, sets clearer boundaries, and addresses blended family or parenting challenges to strengthen relationships.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. John works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try approaches that fit the client’s needs and preferences, and adjust the plan over time so the work stays personally meaningful and effective.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, health, or geographic limits. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, apply new skills between meetings, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.