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John Sabin, LISW

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About John

John Sabin, LISW, brings 35 years of clinical social work and psychotherapy experience to his practice, specializing in stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Background and approach

He combines a respectful, client-centered stance with evidence-informed methods to help people understand emotional patterns, manage overwhelming feelings, and rebuild connection in their lives. His work also addresses areas such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic pain and illness, family of origin issues, communication struggles, and end-of-life or hospice counseling.

Sabin draws on approaches that encourage curiosity about internal experience and practical skill-building, offering tailored support rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. He integrates Internal Family Systems ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients notice and work with different parts of themselves, reframe distressing thoughts, and develop healthier coping skills.

Based in Ohio, he practices in English and structures sessions to match each person’s needs, aiming to foster healing and greater self-understanding over time.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online work

Internal Family Systems helps clients explore inner parts with curiosity, identifying protective and vulnerable elements of experience and working to create more harmony among them; this approach can be useful for trauma responses, dissociation, and patterns of self-criticism. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic, nonjudgmental listening and creating a respectful therapeutic relationship that supports personal growth and self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools for identifying and reshaping unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to clarify goals, consider which methods fit their needs, and adjust the plan over time so the work remains relevant and effective. Preferences, life context, and the nature of the concern guide this exploration rather than a single predetermined method.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, or mobility challenges. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access different styles of interaction, from face-to-face conversation on video to shorter check-ins by text, supporting consistent progress across varied life circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?
John Sabin works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, along with related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, chronic pain and illness, and family problems.
What is the general therapeutic style used in sessions?
The approach blends client-centered listening with practical interventions so clients feel heard while developing skills to manage emotions and behaviors.
How long has this clinician been practicing?
He has 35 years of experience as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, applying that background to a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
He holds the credential LISW with the license designation OH LISW I.0005514-SUPV and is based in Ohio.
Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English