The decision to talk with a counselor is significant. All of us have developed skills to deal with life. Most of us have also experienced overwhelming circumstances, and in these moments, we realize the coping/managing skills we usually turn to fall short. Counseling provides opportunities to develop new perspectives, additional skills, and insights to apply in our current situation. Together, as counselor and client, we can establish goals to give hope for a future on the other side of the present issue. I look forward to the opportunity to hear your story and work together on formulating the next steps.
I began my education in Marriage and Family Therapy over 30 years ago. Out of the desire to understand my own family dynamics, as well as to be of better help to members of the congregation and local community, I obtained my Marriage and Family Therapy license in Pennsylvania. For the past three decades I have worked with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of settings, both in more formal counseling offices as well as in our local church. I have experience with clients with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, life-change challenges, parenting and family struggles, career transitions, faith-related issues, and communication, among others.
I am committed to hearing people’s stories and assisting them in the process of understanding. As such, to address the issues, I utilize methods such as : cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, client-centered, psychodynamic, multi-systemic, and motivational interviewing therapies are all considered for the best fit.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Todd Witmer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr. Witmer was an incredible listener and extremely helpful. He always had something insightful to share with me and a different perspective to think about. Talking with him not only helped me work through some stuff, but gave me a better outlook on how to move forward. Highly recommend him!
Written on Nov 04, 2024 after therapy with Todd for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and parenting issues
Dr. Witmer is a professional with a heart that is easily felt by the client. He is clinically aware and personally savvy. It has been a joy and a relief to be able to communicate freely and I have benefitted greatly.
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Todd for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Todd has helped me tremendously over the last several months. He listens intently and offers wonderful insight. It is obvious that he truly cares about his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone going through a difficult season or working through past trauma.
Written on Feb 24, 2024 after therapy with Todd for 8 months
Very good at his profession. Highly recommend. Very down to earth individual.
Written on Mar 07, 2023 after therapy with Todd for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Excellent in all areas. Attentive and kind. Great listener and proactive. Knowledge and well educated. Highly recommend!
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Todd for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Todd has been very supportive and I feel we are a great fit! :)
Written on Jan 16, 2022 after therapy with Todd for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching