John Widmer, LPCC

John Widmer is an Ohio LPCC with 17 years of clinical experience. He earned a master's degree in clinical counseling and has been practicing in Ohio since 2008. John commonly helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression, and he lists anger among his concerns.

He takes a relaxed, down-to-earth approach in sessions. Conversations are straightforward. He notices when what someone says and what they do don't match, and he gently points that out so a person can decide what to try next.

John uses practical methods that focus on thoughts, choices, and small changes that add up. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns that fuel upset. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people move from thinking about change to taking it.

Sessions are often goal-oriented and brief when that fits the person. That can mean setting a simple next step, tracking what worked, and adjusting as needed. He also works on relationship and communication issues that feed anger and resentment.

People come to him for help with life transitions, grief, parenting strains, workplace stress, and substance use concerns. He names adoption and foster care, codependency, and trauma-related concerns among his additional focuses. His style blends practical tools with direct reflection so people can try changes between meetings.

John practices in Ohio and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site steps to match and schedule a first appointment.

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