- Guilt and shame
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
About John
John Wheeler is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with five years of professional experience. He works with adults who are carrying guilt or shame and helps people facing relationship struggles, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
He has experience supporting people with LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, and intimacy-related issues. He also addresses trauma and abuse, grief, parenting stress, career pressures, and seasonal affective disorder. John helps with communication problems, feelings of isolation, and questions of life purpose and self-love.
In sessions he aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. He encourages straightforward conversation about actions, identity, and the feelings that follow. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide practical steps forward and to help people notice patterns that maintain guilt or shame.
John emphasizes collaboration. He and the client set goals and try approaches that fit the client's needs and daily life. Sessions often focus on concrete skills for coping, clearer communication, and rebuilding a sense of agency after difficult events.
People who contact him usually do so because they want a clearer sense of direction and relief from persistent self-blame or negative self-view. He works in English and practices in Ohio. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
John uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as persistent guilt, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. Cognitive-based approaches focus on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small behavioral changes. These approaches help people notice how thoughts keep shame active and try different, measurable responses.He also draws on behavioral and skills-focused methods that emphasize direct practice. That can include short exercises to change avoidance, communication practice, and planning activities that rebuild confidence. These techniques tend to be practical and aimed at daily life challenges like work stress, parenting demands, or social isolation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options and adjust methods based on the client's goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. The process is collaborative and focused on what the client wants to accomplish.
The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online care can make therapy easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let someone join a session without being on camera if that helps them focus on the work rather than appearance.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He helps adults with guilt and shame, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life changes among other concerns.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He encourages open talk about actions and feelings and uses evidence-based techniques to identify patterns that keep guilt or shame active.
What is his clinical background?
He has five years of professional experience working with adults on issues like self-esteem, motivation, and coping with change.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and practices in Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.