John Gosling, LPC
Warm, experienced counselor who listens and guides
Details
| Name | John Gosling |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Wisconsin |
| Licensed in | Wisconsin, Arizona |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, German |
| Years in practice | 24 |
About John
John Gosling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 24 years of experience. He welcomes people from many backgrounds and offers a steady, accepting presence while they talk about what matters. He aims to help people understand themselves better and decide what changes they want to make.
He listens in a way that follows the person's lead, then helps map out practical next steps. Sessions often focus on building self-awareness, improving relationships, and finding daily routines that support the goals a person names.
Background and approach
Suggested resources and simple exercises are offered to reinforce progress between meetings. John has worked with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, and identity concerns including LGBT issues. He also supports people dealing with family and relationship strains, parenting challenges, anger, and career changes.
Additional experience includes aging and geriatric issues, codependency, isolation, and questions around life purpose. His approach draws on Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered ideas and techniques from cognitive and mindfulness-based practices. That mix is used to help people tell their story differently, spot unhelpful patterns, and try small experiments that can change daily life.
John provides services in English and German from Wisconsin. He emphasizes partnership in therapy - working together to build a plan the person can own and follow at their own pace.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask John directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking John directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How his approaches work online
John uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. That approach is useful for issues like identity, shame, grief, and long-standing relationship patterns because it focuses on separating the person from the problem and finding new meanings.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the person's own goals and pace. In practice this means the conversation follows what the client brings and the therapist offers reflective listening and gentle guidance to help people notice choices and strengths.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. John treats choice of methods as a collaboration and will adjust based on a person's needs, goals, and comfort. He often mixes ideas - telling different stories, trying small behavioral experiments, and adding mindfulness skills - to see what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use body language and visual cues. Phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Chat and messaging work for brief check-ins or when someone prefers written reflection. These options help fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, self-esteem, parenting, career questions, and many other life challenges listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens in a warm, accepting way and partners with clients to create practical plans. Narrative and client-centered ideas guide conversations, with cognitive and mindfulness techniques used when helpful.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience working with diverse groups including new immigrants, medically vulnerable people, and at-risk students, and has supported many individuals through major life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LPC credential and practices from Wisconsin. His listed licenses include AZ LPC and WI LPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
What session formats are available online?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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