- 27 years experience
- LMFT LCMHC
- Accepts international clients
About John
John ODonoghue is a licensed therapist who focuses on helping people manage stress, relationship challenges, grief, and addiction concerns. He brings 27 years of experience and a calm, straightforward approach to sessions. He encourages people to notice how hardship has shaped them while working toward clearer choices and greater self-acceptance.
John began his clinical work later in life after navigating his own major changes and losses. Those experiences inform a compassionate style that values trust and nonjudgmental support. He holds a Master of Psychology and a Master of Counseling Psychology, and his credentials include LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor).
In session he balances longer-term exploration with practical, solution-focused steps when needed. He often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, and Attachment-Based ideas to examine how close relationships affect everyday life. He also uses Client-Centered methods to keep conversations grounded in the client’s perspective.
John has worked across many settings and has a special interest in addiction, including development of a comprehensive alternative addiction program previously used in India. He describes his approach as open minded and guided by harm reduction principles when addiction is part of the picture.
He also supports people dealing with intimacy-related concerns, infidelity, non-monogamous relationship questions, workplace or career stress, and trauma-related issues. John accepts international clients and conducts sessions from North Carolina.
How John’s Approaches Translate Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and building motivation. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape trust and closeness, which can help when relationship or intimacy issues cause recurring problems. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) targets distress tied to traumatic memories and can reduce their emotional intensity when applied carefully in treatment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means trying an approach, checking in, and adapting the plan as progress and preferences emerge.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday, or letting people join from different locations if they are traveling. Therapists and licensed professionals often combine therapeutic approaches to suit the issue at hand and to help clients move toward clearer choices and improved day-to-day functioning.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, anger, career questions, and depression. He also works with infidelity and non-monogamous relationship topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is compassionate and nonjudgmental and balances depth with practical steps. He can offer longer-term exploration or focused problem-solving based on what the client prefers.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 27 years of experience working in a variety of settings, and he began his clinical career after significant life changes that shape his approach.
What credentials does he hold and where is he located?
He holds LMFT and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina. Those stand for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
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?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.