John Widmer, LPCC
Experienced Ohio LPCC for addictions and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- CBT and client-centered
- Teletherapy and flexible scheduling
About John Widmer
John Widmer, known professionally as JT, is an Ohio-based therapist with 17 years of clinical experience. He holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Cincinnati Christian University and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - LPCC, a credential that indicates specialized training in clinical mental health counseling.
JT’s practice centers on helping people navigate addictions, depression, anxiety and stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem difficulties, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns that often accompany these issues, such as codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, substance misuse, workplace stress, financial worries, guilt and shame, and panic symptoms.
His counseling style is relaxed and nonjudgmental while remaining direct enough to notice and gently challenge contradictions when they arise. He integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies, and he uses motivational interviewing techniques when helping clients build readiness for change. JT aims to meet clients where they are and tailor care to each person’s goals and circumstances.
JT’s practice centers on helping people navigate addictions, depression, anxiety and stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem difficulties, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns that often accompany these issues, such as codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, substance misuse, workplace stress, financial worries, guilt and shame, and panic symptoms.
His counseling style is relaxed and nonjudgmental while remaining direct enough to notice and gently challenge contradictions when they arise. He integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused strategies, and he uses motivational interviewing techniques when helping clients build readiness for change. JT aims to meet clients where they are and tailor care to each person’s goals and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does John Widmer have?
John Widmer has 17 years of experience.
Is John Widmer a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPCC credential. License details: OH LPCC E.0501359-SUPV.
In which languages does John Widmer provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is John Widmer located?
He is located in Ohio.
How can I work with John Widmer as my therapist?
You can work with John Widmer through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does John Widmer work with international clients?
John Widmer does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with John Widmer cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care with John Widmer
Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so the client sets goals while the therapist follows their lead; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, panic symptoms, and problem-solving around mood and addictive behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation to change, which can be especially useful for substance use concerns, ambivalence about treatment, and readiness to adopt new habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. John Widmer works collaboratively with each person to choose or combine methods that fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit regular care into a busy schedule, access support from home, and maintain continuity of treatment across life changes. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver effective, consistent care that matches a client’s logistical needs.