John Godwin

John Godwin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina (NC LCSW C003845) with 30 years of professional experience. Over three decades he has practiced in a wide range of settings including a wilderness camp, hospitals, schools, behavioral health agencies, correctional facilities, and social service agencies where he worked primarily with foster children.

He approaches therapy in a client-centered, strengths-focused, compassionate, and collaborative way, making sure there is a clear understanding of the goals he and a client will work on together. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness to guide care, and he has particular interest in helping people affected by trauma, grief, and substance abuse.

As an older, non-religious male therapist, he works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes. He recognizes that progress is a step-by-step process and aims to help clients acknowledge difficult experiences and rebuild their lives piece by piece. He welcomes those who are ready to begin that work and offers professional support throughout the journey.