- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-based work
- EMDR available
About John
John ODonoghue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 27 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, career challenges, and depression. He also addresses infidelity and non-monogamous relationship issues.
He encourages people to give themselves credit for reaching out. He describes life setbacks as difficult but often instructive, and he shares that his own midlife changes and losses shaped his approach. He aims to build trust first and works without judgment.
In sessions he can offer longer-term therapy to look at recurring patterns or shorter, solution-focused work for specific problems. He uses conversations that help people notice what gets in the way and experiment with small changes. He mentions mindfulness and existential concerns as part of how he frames problems.
John developed an alternative addiction treatment program and follows harm reduction principles when addressing substance or behavioral addictions. He has experience helping people with workplace and career issues through employee assistance program work. He also helps with grief, blended family strain, coping with difficult people, procrastination, self-blame, and social anxiety.
He believes trust in the therapeutic relationship matters and aims to help people find greater self-acceptance, clearer choices, and steadier confidence. If someone chooses to begin, he asks they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move someone toward a life they care about, which can help with anger and avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current behavior. It can help people see why they react strongly in close relationships and practice different ways of connecting.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying ACT exercises, addressing relational patterns, or using EMDR when trauma memories are central. The plan can shift as needs change, with the client guiding what feels most useful.
Session format details are not specified here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people use remote sessions to keep continuity while juggling work, family, or travel, and therapists adapt their techniques so conversations remain practical and focused.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, and depression. He also lists infidelity and non-monogamous relationship concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered listening, existential themes, and EMDR when appropriate. The focus can be long term pattern work or shorter solution-focused sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 27 years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings and has worked with both relationship and addiction concerns over that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LMFT and LCMHC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available formats before booking to match your needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.