John Hammerle
Straightforward counseling for life challenges
LPC Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About John
John Hammerle is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and addiction concerns.
Background and approach
He also supports those facing depression and relationship strain. John keeps sessions straightforward and practical.
He listens first, then helps clients set small, clear goals. Conversations move at a real-world pace so people can try new skills between meetings.
His approach draws on methods such as the Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He uses those tools to improve communication, reduce unhelpful thoughts, and build healthier daily routines.
Sessions often include specific exercises and homework to reinforce change. John pays attention to patterns that come from family of origin and attachment issues.
He helps clients work through problems like impulsivity, forgiveness, infidelity, and fatherhood questions. Money and life-purpose concerns are also common topics.
People who prefer direct feedback and practical steps tend to fit his style best. He aims to create a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be discussed honestly.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and he meets that moment with steady, straightforward support.
Therapeutic approaches for online work and relationship support
John uses the Gottman Method to address communication problems and relationship strain by focusing on interaction patterns and practical exercises. The Gottman-style work often includes skills for managing conflict and rebuilding trust in everyday moments.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify personal values and take action toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent tool; CBT targets unhelpful thinking and teaches concrete strategies to change behavior and mood.
Choosing the right approach is a shared process. He talks with clients about goals, habits, and preferences, then recommends methods to try. Plans are adjusted over time based on what is helping and what feels comfortable for the person.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is useful for full conversations and exercises, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and short check-ins or urgent notes can be handled through chat or text. These options offer flexibility to meet around work, travel, or family needs while keeping momentum between sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English