About John
John ODonoghue offers a compassionate, steady presence for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship trouble, addiction concerns, and questions about intimacy. He invites straightforward conversation and practical steps so people feel less overwhelmed and more able to move forward.
Background and approach
John brings 27 years of clinical experience and holds licensure as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. He approaches sessions with empathy and curiosity.
Conversations begin with what matters most to the client now, whether that is short-term relief or exploring longer patterns. He uses tools from several approaches to match the work to each person’s goals.
John draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action, and on Attachment-Based ideas to notice how early relationship patterns still affect current life. He also uses client-centered listening to create a steady, accepting space for honest talk.
He has worked across many settings and has particular experience with relationship challenges including infidelity and non-monogamous arrangements. Addiction work is another focus, and he emphasizes harm reduction and practical strategies rather than blame.
Sessions can address workplace stress, career crossroads, low self-esteem, anger, and trauma-related struggles. John aims to help people discover inner resources, reduce suffering, and build everyday habits that support better functioning and clearer choices.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take actions that match those values. Online ACT work often uses short exercises, values clarification, and homework that can be discussed during video or messaging sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence present behavior and emotion; in remote sessions the therapist and client track interaction styles and practice new ways of relating that can be tried between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma processing and can be adapted to online work with guided bilateral stimulation and step-by-step processing done under the therapist's direction.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan as needed. This makes it easier to test what helps and focus on techniques that fit the person's life and preferences.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video suits in-depth conversation and exercises that benefit from seeing facial cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or keeping momentum between sessions. Together these options offer flexibility so people can fit therapy into busy schedules and try different ways of engaging.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also works with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 27 years
- Licensed
- North Carolina, California
- Languages
- English