ABOUT US

John Goris is the founder and CEO of Goris Counseling & Consulting.

John has worked in the behavioral health field for over 35 years. He has extensive background with many systems and agencies in Montgomery County and has worked with a variety of populations including foster care, outpatient services, residential and inpatient hospitalization. Through his work he has interfaced with the justice system, schools and many other organizations in the community buildling positive and solid relationships. He was the director of CrisisCare for a few years and worked in crisis for many years after. His passion is to help others and provide support, healing and linkage. He has a daughter with developmental disabilities and has worked with individuals with similar challenges as well as their families and other support systems. He provides counseling that is supportive and challenging to assist individuals in their journey of healing and change.


Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations

Goris Counseling and Consulting wants to be the group that helps you when life becomes challenging. We provide a safe space to work through trauma and difficult situations. We focus on issues with depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, and autism spectrum. We work with younger clients to help with difficulties at home and in schools, collaborate with those other systems in their lives with a strong focus on working with the whole family. We offer individual, couples and family counseling.

Meet Our Therapists

Kathy Proutka, LPCC-SC

Demelza Stoudt, LPCC

Sara Kolodziejski, LSW, LICDC

Victoria Barker, LSW

Beth Slife, LPC

Melanie Ferguson, MSW, LSW