About John
John Ickowski is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 20 years of practice. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through relationship challenges, and build healthier self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with depression and coping with major life changes.
John uses straightforward, conversational sessions. He listens first, then helps clients set small, practical goals. Sessions can include talking things through, learning new coping skills, or trying out behavior changes between meetings.
Background and approach
Over two decades he has blended different approaches to suit each person. He often draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and try new responses. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients clarify values and take meaningful action.
John describes therapy as a team effort. He aims to create a respectful, calm space where people can speak honestly. Progress is usually gradual, with steady steps rather than quick fixes.
He practices in Pennsylvania and works in plain language so clients understand each step. If someone wants practical tools and a thoughtful listener, his style is steady, direct, and focused on what will help in everyday life.
How John’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name their values and take small steps that match those values while accepting difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when life feels stuck or overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises to change patterns that feed anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus in everyday moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on what helps most, so the plan evolves with the client’s progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face-to-face when interaction and visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text messaging can suit brief check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into busy days.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English