At a glance
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, Pennsylvania / MF000462
- NPI
- 1447248893
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational interviewing
- Client-centered care
- Relationship and grief
About Todd
Dr. Todd Witmer welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next steps. He offers a calm space to talk about stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, career shifts, and other life changes. Dr. Witmer writes short, clear goals with each person so progress is easier to see and build on.
He trained in Marriage and Family Therapy and holds an LMFT license in Pennsylvania. For three decades he has worked in counseling offices and in a local church setting. That history means he has experience listening to many kinds of concerns and helping people sort through them.
In sessions he listens first and asks questions that help people find their own answers. He leans on approaches such as client-centered work, narrative methods, motivational interviewing, existential ideas, and psychodynamic thinking to match the moment and the person. This lets him shift directions when needed and focus on what matters most to each client.
People who meet with him usually do hands-on work in sessions - identifying small steps, testing new ways of communicating, and practicing different responses to stress. He also helps clients set goals tied to relationships, parenting, career decisions, and end-of-life or caregiver challenges.
Dr. Witmer aims to be straightforward and practical while taking time to understand each person’s story. He invites prospective clients to share their concerns so together they can plan clear next steps.
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How these approaches guide online conversations
Dr. Witmer commonly draws on motivational interviewing and client-centered methods to help people clarify goals and move forward. Motivational interviewing uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen a person's own reasons for change, which can help with habits, commitment issues, and career or health decisions. Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and building a trusting working relationship, which supports work on relationships, parenting, and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That collaborative conversation guides which methods are used and how sessions proceed so the plan fits the person's life and aims.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins by phone when a quick update is needed, or allow video when seeing facial cues matters. The goal is to make therapy practical so it fits day-to-day life while keeping the focus on steady progress and workable steps. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyExperience
30+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting and career transitions, plus many family-related concerns listed on his profile.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He listens first and uses questions to help people discover their next steps, blending client-centered, narrative, and motivational approaches as fits the person.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of experience providing counseling in offices and a local church, working with individuals, couples, and families on a wide range of issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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