Jonathan Goelz, LCSW
Midlife and life-change focused LCSW
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- Practical coping skills
- Values-based work
- Relationship focus
About Jonathan
Jonathan Goelz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of professional experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. He aims to offer a respectful and compassionate space for people taking the first steps toward change.
He shapes conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. He works with issues that include grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career transitions, and coping with life changes such as midlife challenges.
Jonathan uses a mix of therapeutic approaches that match what a person needs. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and practice new behaviors. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered techniques guide work on relationships and emotional understanding.
People describe the work as straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to emotions and real-life problems. Jonathan also supports those navigating ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, body image and eating issues, and compassion fatigue. He includes attention to unique areas such as adoption and foster care, aging issues, kink and alternative sex culture, and communication or commitment challenges.
Sessions are tailored, and the plan changes as progress is made. Jonathan encourages small, manageable steps so change feels possible. He welcomes international clients and conducts therapy in English.
He shapes conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. He works with issues that include grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, career transitions, and coping with life changes such as midlife challenges.
Jonathan uses a mix of therapeutic approaches that match what a person needs. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and practice new behaviors. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered techniques guide work on relationships and emotional understanding.
People describe the work as straightforward and goal-oriented, with attention to emotions and real-life problems. Jonathan also supports those navigating ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, body image and eating issues, and compassion fatigue. He includes attention to unique areas such as adoption and foster care, aging issues, kink and alternative sex culture, and communication or commitment challenges.
Sessions are tailored, and the plan changes as progress is made. Jonathan encourages small, manageable steps so change feels possible. He welcomes international clients and conducts therapy in English.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
California, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, Ohio, New York
Languages
English
How Jonathan’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Jonathan commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions that align with those values, which can be useful when facing midlife decisions or major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jonathan will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. He tailors techniques from these approaches so the plan fits a person’s situation and changes as progress is made, keeping the process collaborative.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone continue work during relocations or while living outside the therapist’s state, since international clients are accepted. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for virtual sessions so practical skills are practiced between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, and motivation. He also works with grief, trauma, intimacy and relationship issues, parenting stress, career changes, and midlife transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is straightforward and respectful. He adapts conversations to each person's needs and focuses on practical steps and clearer thinking.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of professional experience supporting people through a range of concerns, including mood, attention, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices from Georgia as noted in his profile.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
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