Meet Our team
John D. Goddard, Ed.D., LPC, CAADC, C-DBT
Owner & Licensed Professional Counselor
John is a dedicated counselor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. John specializes in Christian counseling and helping adults navigate intense emotions, relationship challenges, rigid thinking, and other patterns that feel hard to change. With a focus on creating a safe, com
Owner & Licensed Professional Counselor
John is a dedicated counselor with over 20 years of experience in the helping profession. John specializes in Christian counseling and helping adults navigate intense emotions, relationship challenges, rigid thinking, and other patterns that feel hard to change. With a focus on creating a safe, compassionate, and goal-oriented environment, he helps clients navigate life transitions, relational challenges, and personal growth. John integrates evidence-based practices with a faith-informed perspective, empowering clients to develop practical tools for lasting change.
Areas of Focus:
- Christian Counseling & Spiritual Integration
- Personality & Emotion Regulation Issues
- Anxiety, Depression, & Life Transitions
- Relationship & Family Support
Education & Credentials:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Community Care & Counseling
- Master of Science (M.S.) Health Psychology
- Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
- Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT)
- Certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator for marriage/pre-marriage counseling
Approach:
John believes in partnering with clients to uncover strengths, address challenges, and move toward meaningful, life-enhancing goals which can be measured.