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Jonathan Goelz

Jonathan Goelz

LCSW

Therapist · Georgia · 10+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for everyday struggles

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About Jonathan

Jonathan Goelz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of practice. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. He aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and steady support during difficult moments.

He adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than long theory. He encourages small experiments that test what works in day-to-day life and builds on what a person already does well.

Jonathan uses a mix of approaches to suit different struggles. He draws on acceptance and commitment methods to help people notice what matters to them and act with intention. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.

He works with issues tied to relationships, trauma, grief, intimacy, eating concerns, parenting stress, career strain, ADHD, and more. He also supports people facing challenges related to attachment, adoption and foster care, aging, and complex medical situations like cancer.

Jonathan asks questions that clarify goals and then builds a straightforward plan. He focuses on skills people can use between sessions. The aim is steady progress toward clearer choices and improved day-to-day functioning.

Areas of expertise

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 his approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small committed steps toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger when motivation feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives concrete tools to test new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to patterns in close relationships and how early connections affect current reactions and safety in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jonathan treats therapy as a collaboration. He will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches that fit those aims, and adjust the plan based on what helps most over time.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. Many people find that meeting this way helps maintain momentum between sessions and apply new skills in real life.

At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (California)
LCSW · No. 119178
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW21437
License (New Jersey)
LCSW · No. 44SC06336100
License (Georgia)
LCSW · No. CSW009534
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.2506654
License (New York)
LCSW · No. 101695
NPI
1841072915

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and related issues such as trauma, grief, intimacy problems, and parenting strain.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on small, doable steps. The work balances skill practice with exploring values and life goals.

What is his professional background?

He has ten years of experience providing mental health care and support to people facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jonathan holds the credential LCSW and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are offered and can he work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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Before you start

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