John Ickowski is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression.
01About John
John Ickowski is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, and depression. He focuses on practical ways to improve motivation, boost self-esteem, and work through relationship concerns. His approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at helping someone feel heard and understood.
He uses conversations and simple behavioral steps to help people make small, steady changes. Cognitive approaches and mindfulness are often part of sessions because they help with worrying thoughts and staying present.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is one tool he may draw on to help clients clarify values and take committed action. Sessions tend to be collaborative. He listens first, then suggests strategies that match each person's needs and goals.
Motivational Interviewing shows up when someone needs help finding the drive to change. Client-centered methods keep the focus on the client's own priorities. John believes respect and compassion matter more than techniques alone.
He looks for moments when a new insight or a small shift can open a better way forward. That focus on human connection guides how he works with everyday problems like stress, low mood, and life transitions. People who prefer clear conversation, practical exercises, and a calm, nonjudgmental tone often find his style helpful.
He practices in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC015817 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1659157717 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Methods John names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
These are the methods John names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approach and online options that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking actions that match those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and decisions during life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client’s experience, offering a listening, nonjudgmental space to make sense of problems and choose next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about what feels most useful and try methods that match their goals and preferences. Choices about techniques and homework are made together so the plan fits how a person wants to live and change.
Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls let visual cues guide the conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, reminders, or steady reflection between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit consistent care into work, family, or school routines and to try approaches like mindfulness exercises or CBT worksheets in everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people face stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, blending listening with behavioral steps and exercises tailored to each person.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of professional experience working with adults on common mental health and life challenges.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Pennsylvania and holds the LPC credential, listed as PA LPC in his records.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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