Therapist profile
John ODonoghue, LMFT, LCMHC
North Carolina
LMFT and LCMHC - Anger and Relationship work
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- CredentialsLMFT, LCMHC
- LicenseLMFT, North Carolina / 1114; LMFT, California / 40935; LCMHC, North Carolina / 8857
- NPI1629099189
- Experience27 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Anger management
- Relationship issues
- Addiction focus
About John
John ODonoghue is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 27 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, career concerns, and depression. He also addresses infidelity and non-monogamous relationship questions.
He began his clinical work later in life following major personal losses and changes. Those experiences inform the way he listens and talks with people. He emphasizes building trust first and keeps interactions direct and practical. He describes therapy as a place to notice patterns, try new behaviors, and practice different ways of relating.
Sessions can focus on longer term exploration or on shorter solution-focused work, depending on what a person wants. He draws from approaches that help people accept difficult feelings, rethink relationship roles, and process painful memories. Much of his work pays attention to how attachment and relationship dynamics shape reactions like anger and resentment.
Addiction work is a notable part of his background. He developed an alternative addiction program in India and uses harm reduction principles when appropriate. He also has experience with workplace issues as an employee assistance program counselor.
He invites people who are ready to look at how old patterns keep repeating, or who need concrete ideas to reduce reactivity and manage anger. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the online options offered on his profile.
Background and approach: John blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed work, client-centered listening, existential reflection, and EMDR where memory processing is needed. He helps people sort out what matters, practice small behavioral changes, and reduce the intensity of upsetting reactions over time.
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How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing painful thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match your values. It can help reduce reactivity and guide practical behavior changes in relationships and work. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and adult relationship patterns influence current reactions, including anger and intimacy problems. It helps people recognize relational triggers and try new ways of connecting. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories and the strong emotions tied to them; it is used when past events continue to fuel present-day anger or avoidance.Finding the right approach is usually collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has helped or not helped before, and try interventions that match those needs. Adjustments are made as therapy unfolds so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday problems.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people use online sessions to fit appointments into workdays, reduce travel time, or keep check-ins shorter when needed. Online work also makes it easier to continue consistent sessions when schedules are busy or when a person is located outside North Carolina. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, attachment work, and EMDR techniques to an online setting to focus on managing anger, processing memories, and improving relationship habits.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career worries, and depression. He also focuses on infidelity and non-monogamous relationship questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He combines direct, practical conversation with reflective approaches that pay attention to relationships and values. Work can be either longer term exploration or brief, solution-focused help depending on goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 27 years of clinical experience, including developing an addiction program and serving as an EAP counselor for workplace issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the credentials LMFT and LCMHC and practices in North Carolina under those licences.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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