While couples present with a myriad of issues and often believe their problem is lack of communication skills, my experience has been that underneath the surface of whatever issue is causing strife, … Read More > about Couples Strife Through the Lens of Untreated Trauma

“It is by going down into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life. Where you stumble, there lies your treasure.”
– Joseph Campbell
John Fitzgerald, PhD, LPC, CAS
Licensed Professional Counselor
Certified Addiction Specialist
Welcome! As we navigate life beyond Covid, our future seems a bit more precarious now that we know how much we can lose so quickly. I am not taking so much for granted anymore, including my privilege to work as a counselor.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, or any other behavioral health challenge, please contact me for a free 15-minute consult. I have a very unique counseling background and toolbox of interventions that can help you better cope during these stressful times. Learn more about me…

Mitigating Behavioral Health Consequences of COVID-19
During these stressful times of COVID-19, it’s important that science guide our understanding of the condition, it’s treatments, and a future vaccine. At the same time, we should also turn to science … Read More > about Mitigating Behavioral Health Consequences of COVID-19

Relationships in the Age of BLM and COVID-19
Not long ago, my good friend and colleague, Dr. Ruth Diaz, interviewed me for an episode of her video-based DOTcast program. We had an intimate, vulnerable conversation about what it means to be human … Read More > about Relationships in the Age of BLM and COVID-19
Your path in life parallels the journey you take inside yourself.