John Sabin, LISW
Ohio · 35 years in practice
John Sabin is a licensed independent social worker with 35 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and relationship concerns.
License and registration
- LISW, Ohio
- I.0005514-SUPV · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1952413379 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About John
John Sabin is a licensed independent social worker with 35 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. He offers steady support and clear guidance for those feeling overwhelmed or stuck. He uses practical talk and focused techniques to reduce symptoms and restore functioning.
Sessions move at a manageable pace and center on what matters most to the person sitting across from him.
Background and approach
John listens for patterns that keep problems cycling and looks for small changes that change daily life. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is one of the approaches he uses when trauma or upsetting memories are a major concern.
John also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior strategies to teach emotional regulation and distress-tolerance skills. People can expect straightforward explanations of tools and simple practice between sessions. John helps clients notice what works, adjust when needed, and build routines that feel realistic for their lives.
He aims to make therapy something people can fit into a busy schedule. John holds an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - credential in Ohio. He provides services in English and offers a range of online options to match different needs and schedules.
If someone is unsure where to begin, he helps map out first steps and a plan for moving forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches John names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches in online care
John draws on EMDR to address trauma-related memories and reactions, using structured processing to reduce the intensity of upsetting images and body responses. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to improve mood and daily functioning. Finally, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to teach concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist reviews the person’s history, current concerns, and goals, and then suggests one or a combination of methods to try. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust the plan together as progress is tracked and needs change.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different routines and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face work and visual cues, phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult, live chat supports short check-ins, and messaging helps people share between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or when travel is limited, while keeping continuity across weeks.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does John commonly address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, down-to-earth approach with clear steps and tools. Sessions emphasize listening, skill building, and small changes that improve daily life.
What is his clinical background and experience?
John has 35 years of clinical social work and psychotherapy experience working with trauma, dissociation, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LISW - Licensed Independent Social Worker - credential in Ohio and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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