John D. Goddard, Ed.D, LPC, CAADC, C-DBT

Here at Humble Beginnings Counseling, LLC, we believe the difficult decision to get help involves 3 steps, starting with the Humble Beginning we named the company after. **** A Humble Beginning*** What is a Humble Beginning? It’s that moment in life when you realize something’s got to change. Maybe the way things have been going just isn’t working anymore—too much pain, stress, or hurt, or just feeling stuck. A humble beginning is when you stop pretending everything's fine and admit, “I can't do this all on my own.” It’s about being honest with yourself, acknowledging reality as it really is--maybe you’ve hit a wall or come to the end of a path--this about being open to finding a better way forward. That’s where real change starts. ****Establishing Trust**** Trust Isn’t Given—It’s Earned Trust comes down to what you believe about these two things: what kind of person someone is, and whether they know what they’re doing and are reliable. That idea comes from Stephen Covey, and we agree. We work hard to show you who we are by how we treat you—and we earn your trust over time, not with words, but with actions. We also make sure we know our stuff by: + Holding ourselves to high standards and measuring success by real results + Going way beyond the basic training requirements of our profession to keep getting better + Staying accountable—checking in with other professionals regularly about the quality of our work and asking for your feedback every step of the way This isn’t just a job to us. We take it seriously because you matter. ****Taking Action**** You can have all the insight, trust, or self-awareness in the world—but if nothing changes, nothing changes. Real progress comes from doing something about it. That’s why our approach is all about taking action—one step at a time, at a pace that works for you. We focus on what you want to see happen in your life, and we help you move toward those goals in a real, practical way. No fluff. Just honest work toward what matters most to you. You deserve our best—and that’s what you’ll get. We’re serious about what we do and bring real effort, focus, and follow-through to every session. We’re committed to helping you reach your goals, and we’ll show up every time ready to work right alongside you. Owner/Clinical Director - John D. Goddard, Ed.D., LPC, CAADC, C-DBT Dr. Goddard has over 20 years of experience in the mental/behavioral health and addiction fields where he has helped people address a wide variety of problems and growth areas. Dr. Goddard's educational background includes: A.A. - Psychology B.A.- Psychology M.S. - Health Psychology Ed.D - Community Care and Counseling Dr. Goddard's licenses/certifications: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Pennsylvania Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC) Certified Dialectical-Behavioral Therapist (C-DBT) Certified Prepare/Enrich Program Facilitator (Couples)