John Ickowski
LPC
Pennsylvania
Experienced counselor who listens and supports change
Continue with JohnAt a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Pennsylvania / PC015817
- NPI
- 1659157717
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational approach
- Mindfulness informed
- Practical steps
About John
John Ickowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship concerns, build self-esteem, and cope with depression and life changes. John writes plainly and listens carefully to learn what matters to each person.
Over two decades he has developed a practical, conversational approach. Sessions may include open conversation, motivational questioning, and behavioral strategies that fit the person's goals. He uses methods drawn from Motivational Interviewing, client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and existential themes.
John often blends mindfulness-based practices into cognitive strategies to help people notice patterns and try small changes. He avoids one-size-fits-all plans and instead adjusts tools to each person’s needs and pace. Expect straightforward talk, gentle challenge, and concrete steps you can test between sessions.
He emphasizes mutual respect and curiosity. John aims to create a calm setting where someone can explore values, notice what holds them back, and build motivation for change. He describes those moments of insight as powerful and meaningful.
If you want a counselor who listens first and then helps shape practical next steps, John may be a good match. Sessions are offered in English and take place in Pennsylvania, with details about formats confirmed when you schedule.
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How approach and access come together online
Motivational Interviewing helps people sort out their own reasons for change by exploring ambivalence and building internal motivation. It often works well for goals like improving daily habits, finding direction, or increasing follow-through.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that match those values while learning simple ways to sit with difficult thoughts or feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and handling life transitions. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, with the therapist listening, reflecting, and following the client's lead to help them feel understood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will collaborate with each person to test methods that fit their goals and preferences. He adjusts focus over time based on what helps most, combining motivational questioning, mindfulness-informed cognitive strategies, and practical behavioral steps as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets someone use quieter surroundings, limit video when needed, or choose times that match daily routines while still working on real, practical change with a licensed professional. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyExperience
20+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
John uses a conversational, collaborative style that mixes listening with practical suggestions and behavioral ideas.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of professional work experience to his counseling practice.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
John holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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