John MacDonald, LPC

New Jersey · 11 years in practice

John MacDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 11 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LPC, New Jersey: 37PC00792000 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1598120958 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 11
Languages: English

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About John

John MacDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with 11 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and life changes. He aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through problems and set goals.

He combines practical strategies with reflective conversation. Sessions often include tools from cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns.

Background and approach

He also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning when life feels confusing or empty. John uses mindfulness practices to help clients manage strong emotions and build steady attention. For trauma, he offers approaches that can address distressing memories and their effects on daily life.

He tailors methods to the person in front of him rather than following a fixed formula. His background includes teaching addictions counseling as an adjunct graduate professor of psychology and leadership roles in New Jersey counseling organizations. He holds recognition in professional listings and brings experience working across many concerns including grief, relationship problems, ADHD, and career strain.

In sessions John aims to balance practical coaching with emotional support. He helps people set small, achievable steps and checks in on progress. The tone is direct, compassionate, and focused on what will help in everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches John names

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Online support

How different approaches work in online sessions

Existential therapy helps people face big questions about meaning, choice, and purpose. In short online sessions it can be used to talk through feelings of emptiness, life transitions, or uncertainty about the future. Client-centered work focuses on listening and understanding. That approach creates a supportive space where the client’s priorities guide the conversation and pacing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses concrete steps to change thinking and behavior. Online CBT often includes short exercises and homework to practice between sessions and measure progress.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try approaches that match the person’s needs. This is a collaborative effort with regular check-ins to see what works and what should change.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls let you see expressions and use visual tools, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break, live chat allows quick check-ins, and text messaging supports short reflections between appointments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does John address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, sleep problems, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD.

How would he describe his therapy style?

He blends client-centered care with practical techniques, combining thoughtful conversation with exercises that target unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What is his professional background?

He has 11 years of practice, has taught addictions counseling at the graduate level, and has held leadership roles in New Jersey counseling organizations.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Work can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled?

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

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