John Ickowski, LPC

Pennsylvania · 20 years in practice

John Ickowski, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LPC, Pennsylvania: PC015817 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1659157717 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About John

John Ickowski, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, and major life transitions. He uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies to help clients move forward.

John draws on a mix of approaches rather than a single method. He often uses Existential therapy to help people clarify values and find meaning during difficult changes.

Background and approach

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and cognitive-behavioral ideas to address anxious thoughts and unhelpful behavior patterns. Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. John listens first, then helps people set small, workable goals.

He offers mindfulness exercises, behavioral steps, and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit the person's needs. Over two decades he has learned to balance empathy with practical action. Conversations might include reflecting on personal values, practicing new coping skills, or setting short-term behavior experiments to test what works.

The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes. John works with people who want clear, compassionate guidance during stress or change. He values respectful, curious interaction and treats each person as an individual.

If someone wants help sorting their thoughts and building better day-to-day habits, he can provide support and structure.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches John names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

John often uses Existential therapy to help people think about values, purpose, and how to respond to life changes. This approach can be useful when someone feels stuck or is rethinking what matters most. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while taking steps toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist talks with each person about their goals, struggles, and preferences and then recommends methods to try. Sessions are collaborative, with space to review what's working and adjust the plan together.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins and gradual steps possible between longer sessions. These options help make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does John address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is John’s therapeutic style like?

John blends conversation with practical steps, offering listening, goal-setting, and small behavior changes to test what helps.

How much experience does John have?

He has 20 years of professional work experience as a licensed counselor.

Where is John located and what credential does he hold?

He practices in Pennsylvania and holds the credential LPC, which stands for licensed professional counselor.

What languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

John offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How does billing and cost work?

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How do I begin working with John?

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