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Jonathan Goelz, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Jonathan

Jonathan Goelz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with ten years of professional experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and challenges related to self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

He approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to reflect individual needs and circumstances. Jonathan emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional insight to support day-to-day functioning and longer-term growth.

He draws from evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and integrates attachment-focused and client-centered perspectives where helpful. That blend allows him to address concerns ranging from grief, trauma, and intimacy-related issues to career, parenting, and ADHD-related struggles.

Jonathan accepts international clients and provides sessions from his Georgia practice using a range of formats to fit different lifestyles and schedules. Clients can expect a collaborative partnership aimed at clarifying goals and building skills for coping and change.

Jonathan frames the work as a process in which small shifts in thinking, behavior, and values can lead to meaningful improvements in daily life and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take purposeful action while learning to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings; it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and problems with motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and many everyday difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for strong emotional reactions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is typically a collaborative process. Jonathan aims to explore a client’s goals, history, and preferences together and then adapt methods from these therapies to create a personalized plan that fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online work using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain continuity during transitions. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling and allow clients to access licensed professionals from different locations while pursuing consistent, goal-oriented care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, grief, trauma, and career or parenting concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and compassionate, combining practical skill-building with emotional exploration while tailoring the pace and focus to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 10 years of professional experience working with diverse mental health and life challenges.
Which credentials and location are listed?
Jonathan holds the LCSW credential and practices from Georgia; his license details include NY LCSW 101695 and CA LCSW 119178 as documented.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers services to people living in other countries.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Licensed

California, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia, Ohio, New York

Languages

English