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John Gosling, LPC

Acceptance-centered counseling for meaningful change
  • Warm nonjudgmental support
  • Collaborative growth planning
  • Relationship focused insight

About John Gosling

John Gosling, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor who brings 24 years of experience and a steady, welcoming presence to therapy. He works from the belief that every person deserves respect and acceptance, regardless of background or past experiences, and he aims to create space for clients to feel heard, valued, and understood.

In sessions, John focuses on helping clients strengthen self-understanding and clarify what feels most important for their lives. Influenced by the client-centered tradition associated with Carl Rogers, he emphasizes deep listening and support that honors each person as they are. When helpful, he may suggest resources that encourage greater appreciation of self, relationships, and day-to-day activities, whether those routines are frequent or occasional.

John collaborates with clients to build a personalized plan for self-awareness and growth, then partners with them in actively addressing, adjusting, and completing that plan over time. He also brings experience working with individuals and families who want healthier relationships, stronger self-support, and practical ways to thrive. His background includes serving diverse communities, including new immigrants, medically vulnerable individuals, people who are un- or under-employed, at-risk students, and concerned family members, and he approaches each client with care and respect.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesNarcissismPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does John Gosling have?

John Gosling has 24 years of experience providing therapy and counseling support.

Is John Gosling a licensed therapist?

Yes. John Gosling is a licensed professional counselor (LPC). He is licensed in Arizona (AZ LPC LPC-22764) and Wisconsin (WI LPC 3747-125).

In which languages does John Gosling provide therapy?

John Gosling provides therapy in English and German.

Where is John Gosling located?

John Gosling is located in Wisconsin.

How can I work with John Gosling as my therapist?

You can work with John Gosling through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what you prefer and what is available.

Does John Gosling work with international clients?

No. John Gosling does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with John Gosling cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Informed Approaches, Delivered Online

John Gosling draws from client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to support meaningful, practical progress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and attentive listening, helping clients explore their experiences at their own pace and strengthen self-understanding. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing new skills, which can be useful when working through stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps clients clarify values and strengthen commitment to change, especially when feeling stuck, ambivalent, or unsure about next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. John works collaboratively with clients to understand what they want from therapy, what has or has not helped before, and what fits their preferences, adjusting the focus over time as goals become clearer.

Online therapy can make it easier to stay consistent and fit support into a busy schedule. Sessions may take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to check in, reflect, and practice new strategies between sessions.

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