Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT, LCMHC
- Licensed in
- North Carolina, California
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John ODonoghue is a licensed therapist who helps people facing strong emotions and life shifts. He encourages practical steps and honest conversation when stress, anger, grief, or relationship problems feel overwhelming. He names reaching out as a brave first step and aims to make the next ones easier to take.
Mr. ODonoghue brings 27 years of clinical experience and a background that includes two master's degrees in psychology and counseling psychology.
Background and approach
He holds the credentials LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor). Those years in practice include work in varied settings and with many kinds of life changes. In sessions he focuses on building trust and a steady working relationship.
He emphasizes listening, helping people notice patterns, and choosing actions that match their values. Therapy can be short-term and goal focused or longer term to look deeper into recurring issues. The pace and plan are guided by the client's needs.
Areas he commonly addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, and relationship difficulties such as infidelity and non-monogamy questions. He also supports people dealing with grief, trauma, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and intimacy-related concerns. He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, client-centered methods, existential perspectives, and EMDR when appropriate.
Sessions are offered from North Carolina, and he sees English-speaking clients, including international clients. If someone is ready to begin, he asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire to get started.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Infidelity
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Approaches John lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapy approaches and online options that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small steps toward those values. It helps when stress, anxiety, or anger get in the way of living the life you want. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current patterns and helps people build more stable connection and clearer boundaries in their relationships. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method used to help reduce the intensity of painful memories and trauma symptoms so they no longer cause the same level of distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they will choose or adapt approaches so the plan matches the client's needs and pace.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people talk face to face when schedules or distance make in-person meetings hard. Phone sessions can be a good fit when video is not possible or when a lower-bandwidth option is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help clients fit therapy into work, travel, or busy home lives while keeping the focus on steady progress.
Questions people ask about John
What issues does this therapist help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, relationship struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy questions, and career concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
He listens closely and helps clients notice patterns in feelings and behavior, then chooses practical steps that match their values. Sessions can be short-term problem solving or longer work to address deeper patterns.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 27 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings and with many kinds of life changes.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LMFT and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their schedule and needs.
How does the cost of therapy work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.