John Widmer, LPCC

John Widmer is an Ohio LPCC with 17 years of clinical experience. He has worked with people dealing with addictions, depression, anxiety and stress. He also lists a wide range of concerns including relationship and family strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting pressures, ADHD, and codependency.

John keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first and helps people sort out what matters most to them. He points out mixed messages when they come up and will challenge patterns that keep someone stuck. Conversations focus on specific problems and realistic steps forward.

In session he uses tools from client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to name unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. He also draws on motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to build momentum and set achievable goals. People who want both direct feedback and collaborative problem-solving tend to respond well to this mix.

He has a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Cincinnati Christian University and has been practicing in Ohio since 2008. John emphasizes practical skills that can be used between sessions, such as clearer communication, boundary-setting, and coping strategies for stress or cravings.

People come to him for help with relationship problems, codependency, addiction concerns, parenting strain, and workplace stress. He asks questions, suggests experiments, and checks in about what is working so that sessions stay focused and useful.

Using client-centered and CBT approaches online