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Jonathan Goelz

Jonathan Goelz, LCSW

Therapist · Georgia · 10+ years of experience

Compassionate support for life's transitions

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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

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Aging related concerns

About Jonathan

Jonathan Goelz is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with addiction. He offers support for self-esteem, motivation, grief, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Jonathan works with a wide range of issues including ADHD, career struggles, and compassion fatigue. He is based in Georgia and communicates in English.

Jonathan uses straightforward, respectful conversation to tailor a plan for each person. He aims to meet people where they are and build on their strengths. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals rather than jargon. He emphasizes collaboration so clients know what to expect from week to week.

Over ten years of practice inform his approach to complicated concerns like trauma, eating issues, and intimacy-related problems. He draws from several evidence-based methods to match interventions to the situation at hand. This flexible style helps people try different ways of coping and choose what fits best.

Jonathan also works with issues linked to aging and geriatric concerns, adoption and foster care, and blended family dynamics. He describes himself as sensitive and compassionate, and he adapts the pace to each persons needs. The goal is clearer thinking, better emotional regulation, and more satisfying daily routines.

Clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability. Jonathan notes that treatment plans are individualized and may include coaching-style steps when useful.

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 these approaches can guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps that match those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns in close connections. It can help people understand recurring relationship problems and build different ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.

Jonathan pairs these approaches with client-centered conversation so sessions stay practical and grounded. Finding the right fit is part of the work together; he will review goals, suggest approaches, and adjust plans based on what feels most helpful. That makes therapy a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when life gets hectic. Because the biography does not specify which session formats are used, confirm current options before booking. The aim is to make care more manageable so people can try skills in real life and bring back what works to future sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jonathan help with?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, career questions, ADHD, and related areas.

What is his therapy style like?

He uses plain, respectful conversation and focuses on practical skills and clear goals. Therapy is collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

How much experience does the therapist have?

He has ten years of professional experience working with a wide variety of mental health and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LCSW credential and practices from Georgia while holding licensure in several states including New York and California as listed.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current virtual or in-person options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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