John Widmer is a licensed counselor with 17 years of experience working in Ohio.
01About John
John Widmer is a licensed counselor with 17 years of experience working in Ohio. He focuses on addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress, and brings a calm, down-to-earth approach to sessions. John uses clear, practical strategies so people can make steady changes in daily life.
He keeps a relaxed, nonjudgmental style while also pointing out contradictions when they arise. That mix helps people notice patterns and try new behaviors. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with room to talk through painful experiences and current problems.
Background and approach
John uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation driven by the client's priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy supports quick, practical steps.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and workplace problems. He also supports those facing addiction, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and life transitions. John can help sort priorities and build a plan that fits everyday life.
Sessions are available online by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. English is the language used for therapy, and he practices under the LPCC credential in Ohio.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.0501359-SUPV · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1942638408 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Methods John names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods John names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's goals and experience at the center of the work. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, which helps people feel heard and in charge of their next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and mood swings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences so the plan fits real life.
Online sessions offer flexibility that can make regular work on goals easier. Video calls let people read body language and keep a face-to-face feel. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when writing feels more comfortable than speaking.
These formats let people access licensed professionals from where they are, build momentum steadily, and pick the ways of meeting that suit their schedule and energy.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does John address?
John works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strains, and career or workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions relaxed and nonjudgmental while offering gentle confrontation when contradictions appear, and focuses on practical strategies people can use day to day.
What is his background and experience?
He has 17 years of clinical experience working in Ohio and has focused much of his practice on addictions, depression, and anxiety or stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LPCC credential and provides services while located in Ohio.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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