Dr. Todd Witmer, LMFT
Experienced therapist focused on personal stories
Details
| Name | Dr. Todd Witmer |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Pennsylvania |
| Licensed in | Pennsylvania |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 30 |
About Todd
Dr. Todd Witmer is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. He writes and talks plainly to make therapy clear and approachable.
He aims to listen first and then work with each person to set practical goals. He draws on 30 years of experience working in clinical offices and community settings in Pennsylvania. That background includes helping people with parenting challenges, intimacy and communication problems, career transitions, and caregiving stress.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and end-of-life concerns. His approach focuses on understanding the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. He uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult events and patterns.
He also uses client-centered skills to hold a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation about what matters most to the client. Practical methods are part of sessions too. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and wants to make a change.
Psychodynamic ideas are used carefully to look at past patterns that keep showing up now. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Dr.
Witmer works with people to try small, doable steps between meetings. He encourages clear communication and plans that fit real life and daily routines.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Todd works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Todd among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Todd among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Todd among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Todd among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Todd among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Todd directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Todd directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and person-centered work online
Dr. Witmer uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they use to describe themselves and their problems, then helps rewrite those stories to open new choices. Client-Centered Therapy is another core method he uses, which means sessions begin with careful listening and follow the client’s priorities rather than imposing a set agenda. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to change but feels stuck; it helps clarify values and the small steps that build momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He talks with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Then he tailors methods so sessions match the person's needs and pace in a collaborative way.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let you see facial expressions and hold a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer flexible ways to stay connected between meetings and to share short updates or reflections when that fits a busy schedule.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strains, career issues, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and client-centered, with an emphasis on listening and helping clients tell and rework their life stories to find new options.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience working in counseling offices and community settings in Pennsylvania.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMFT credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does he work in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a therapy relationship?
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