Jonathan Goelz

Compassionate LCSW using practical, evidence-informed care

LCSW Georgia

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jonathan

Jonathan Goelz is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family difficulties, trauma, grief, and a broad range of other life challenges.

Background and approach

With ten years of professional experience, he draws on a variety of evidence-informed methods to address issues such as compassion fatigue, intimacy-related problems, eating and body-image concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and career or parenting stress. He describes a respectful, compassionate stance and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person’s particular needs.

Jonathan integrates cognitive behavioral strategies alongside acceptance and commitment techniques, attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to create practical, goal-oriented sessions. He accepts international clients and provides services from Georgia, offering several formats including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging.

Prospective clients are invited to take a first step by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability, with subscription-based sessions that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jonathan often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of his repertoire, guiding clients to clarify personal values, accept difficult feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Attachment-Based Therapy appears when relationship patterns and early attachment experiences shape current difficulties, focusing on building awareness and improving relational security.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore what methods resonate, adjust techniques over time, and combine elements from different models to match needs, goals, and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy makes those approaches accessible through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options increase scheduling flexibility and allow people to engage in ongoing work from different locations, making it easier to maintain momentum and practice new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jonathan commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related issues, eating and body-image struggles, ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, and related life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?

He combines a respectful, compassionate, and client-centered stance with practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, tailoring plans to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional experience working with a broad range of mental health and life concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Jonathan holds the LCSW credential and practices from Georgia; his listing includes licensure details NY LCSW 101695 and CA LCSW 119178.

Can people who live outside the United States work with him?

International clients are accepted, and sessions can be scheduled across time zones according to his availability.

What session formats are available for working with him?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for therapy.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

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

What steps are involved in getting started with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-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 OCD Panic 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