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Behr Psychology

Licensed Therapist

John Pitman, LCSW

John helps people work through trauma using brain-body based techniques, guiding them toward post-traumatic growth and a renewed sense of meaning.

What makes therapy work

“Healing will happen all on its own when we fully experience our body and emotions.”

Practice details

Sees:
Young adults · Adults · Older adults · Healthcare workers · Athletes
Locations:
Telehealth
Licensed in:
New York · Wisconsin
Insurance and fees:
Aetna · Northwell Direct · Private Pay / Out-⁠of-⁠Network

Background & training

  • Education and Degrees

    • BA, Sociology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
    • MSW, Social Work, University of Denver
  • Training and Certifications

    • Brainspotting
    • EMDR

How John works

  • Area of focus

    • Trauma & PTSD
    • Complex trauma
    • Grief & loss
    • Stress & burnout
    • Self-esteem & identity
  • Modalities

    • ACT
    • EMDR
    • Brainspotting
    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
    • Mindfulness-based (MBCT/MBSR)
  • Therapy style

    • Warm
    • Compassionate
    • Gentle
    • Down-to-earth
    • Insight-oriented
    • Culturally responsive
  • Communities served

    • LGBTQ+ affirming
    • Personal therapy experience

Patient Testimonials

John made me feel comfortable and safe. He made me feel like I wasn’t dealing with everything alone, that I had someone in my corner who truly cared and would help me figure everything out. He is knowledgeable and approachable and funny. I would recommend working with him to anyone; if you’re new to therapy he is a great person to start with, and if you’re returning he will only help further your journey.

— Verified review

John has been great to work with. He is kind, caring, and a great sense of humor. He has also done a great job in challenging me to work through difficult things in life. As a black lesbian woman I was unsure I would connect with a white male therapist, however his cultural competency and compassion has far exceeded any nervousness I had.

— Verified review

John was the first therapist I worked with, and I was really anxious about starting therapy. However, from our first consultation call, he embodied kindness and care. He is patient during sessions as you work through difficult emotions. John has a warm, calming presence that makes the space feel safe, comfortable, and trustworthy. He brings lightness and humor when needed, while still holding space for hard emotions and challenging the negative beliefs you may have. He is knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend John as a therapist—you will be blessed by his care and compassion.

— Verified review

I had a fantastic experience working with John as my therapist for over a year. He approached our sessions with curiosity, openness, and a calm demeanor. I quickly felt like I could trust John and be candid with what I needed from him as a therapist through different seasons of life. I appreciated how often I left our sessions with concrete follow-ups and solutions for things I was working through in various parts of my life. If you’re choosing between John and a different provider, choose John!

— Verified review

I absolutely love John! He is such a great listener and really made me feel heard while I was struggling. He validated my feelings, showed me different perspectives, and gave me tools to use on my own. I would defiantly recommend John.

— Verified review

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