John Gosling, LPC - Therapist in Wisconsin

About John

John Gosling is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 24 years of experience. He brings a welcoming, nonjudgmental approach and focuses on helping people understand themselves better. He listens first and then works with each person to identify practical next steps.

His manner is calm and steady, aimed at making therapy feel approachable for worried parents and family members. Gosling uses straightforward planning to build self-awareness and change. He suggests realistic resources and supports to strengthen daily routines and relationships.

Background and approach

Sessions cover things like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, and parenting concerns. He also helps with relationship and family problems, self-esteem, anger, and coping with life changes. He blends conversational listening with evidence-based strategies.

This includes cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage intense emotions. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify values and find small steps forward, while mindfulness practices help with grounding and focus. Gosling has worked with many populations across different life situations, including people facing medical vulnerability, immigration transitions, unemployment, and students at risk.

He brings that broad experience into routine therapy conversations, aiming for practical, achievable progress. Sessions are offered in English and German and are based in Wisconsin. He emphasizes respect and acceptance, and he helps clients create plans they can follow after sessions end.

Online therapy approaches and practical benefits

John often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on practical strategies and skill practice. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce worry and improve focus, which can help with emotional reactivity and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist listens to your concerns and helps decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve during care.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to continue work when in-person visits are difficult. Many people appreciate being able to practice skills and check in from home while following the plan developed in sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does John address in sessions?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting concerns, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.

What is his general therapy style?

He listens with acceptance and then collaborates on clear, practical plans. Therapy is conversational and focused on steps you can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience is there?

He has 24 years of experience as a licensed counselor, bringing long-term work with varied populations and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licenses AZ LPC LPC-22764 and WI LPC 3747-125, and he practices from Wisconsin.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and German.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How do fees and getting started work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 24 years
Licensed: Wisconsin, Arizona
Languages: English, German

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