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Jonathan Goelz

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Jonathan Goelz

Georgia

Supportive LCSW focused on men's wellbeing

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction help
  • Practical coping skills

About Jonathan

Jonathan Goelz is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and low self-esteem. He also assists those facing career strain, grief, relationship struggles, and issues related to sexual identity. Jonathan aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people can talk honestly about what matters to them.

He blends several approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than using a single method for everyone. Sessions tend to focus on practical skills and real-life goals, like coping with cravings, improving communication, or handling big life changes. He works with concerns related to attachment, ADHD, body image, trauma, and intimacy among others listed in his specialties.

Jonathan describes himself as collaborative and adaptive. He will tailor conversation and plans to match a person’s situation and preferences. That can mean building small daily routines, practicing new ways to think about problems, or using exercises to handle intense emotions.

He holds the LCSW credential, licensed in multiple states, and practices from Georgia. He has a background in helping people across a wide range of challenges, including compassion fatigue and co-occurring conditions. The aim is steady progress and clearer choices rather than quick fixes.

If someone is ready to start, they use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Jonathan draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage distress and make meaningful changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then taking steps that line up with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more useful actions and beliefs. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and problem-solving around daily stressors.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. Jonathan will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust plans as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions helpful for maintaining steady support while managing work and life demands.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and a wide range of related concerns listed in his specialties.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses a collaborative style that adapts to each person. Sessions focus on practical skills, emotional coping, and real-life goal setting.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings ten years of professional experience to his practice and has worked across many common mental health and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices from Georgia.

In which languages can I meet with him?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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