- Client-centered approach
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About John
John Gosling is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with 24 years of experience based in Wisconsin. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions, and anger. He also lists career issues, depression, eating concerns, parenting, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes among his focus areas.
Gosling emphasizes listening first. He follows a client-centered stance influenced by Carl Rogers and aims to accept people as they are. That means sessions begin with the client’s account and priorities. Resources and practical suggestions are offered to support clearer self-understanding.
He and the client build a plan together that focuses on self-awareness and steps to change. That plan can include small daily practices or concrete behavioral changes. He uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, narrative work, and motivational interviewing to support those steps.
Gosling has experience working with a wide range of people, including immigrants, medically vulnerable clients, people who are un- or under-employed, and at-risk students. He says he aims to help individuals improve relationships and their own self-support systems. He also lists additional concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, codependency, guilt and shame, and men’s issues.
Sessions are offered in English and German. The profile notes that international clients are not accepted. Clients who want to begin are asked to use the site flow to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on listening and the client’s goals. Online sessions can keep that same emphasis: the therapist asks about what matters, reflects what he hears, and helps the client name priorities and steps. This approach supports people who want straightforward help with anger, relationships, or stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions often include practical exercises such as tracking patterns, testing beliefs, and trying new behaviors between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; online sessions make it possible to practice skills, review what worked, and adjust strategies in the next meeting.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as needed. The plan can mix listening, skill teaching, mindfulness exercises, and short homework tasks based on what the person needs.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and remove travel time. Ask about available session options when scheduling so you can match the practical setup to your schedule.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Arizona
Languages
English, German
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, addictions, anger, depression, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered stance that begins with listening and acceptance, combined with practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of experience working with a variety of populations and presenting concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor with licensure in AZ LPC and WI LPC and is based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm the current session options before booking using the site flow, as the profile does not list specific formats directly.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.