Dr Wittermann has been a dream come true for me. I searched for over 4 years for a therapist that I felt connected to and I instantly knew he was a good fit for me from our first session. Extremely knowledgeable and takes the approach I prefer. Identify the issue, discuss how they impact, negativity or positively, agree on a game plan with the prescribed tools he provides. Allows me to get in, do the work, then graduate so I can return to living my life
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
K. is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with K.. View 58 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Georgia
Recent reviews
Dr. Wittemann is awesome! He listens and understands where you are coming from before he helps you process things. He also is very personable and easy to talk to. I feel comfortable talking to him about anything. Talking to him has made helped me navigate life and take steps to improve myself. I always feel like I’m walking away from a session with valuable things to think about.
More about K.
- 40 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
Hi. Thanks for reaching out to me.
Let me introduce myself. I'm Joe Wittemann, a licensed professional counselor who's been helping people for over 40 years. Those years have provided me with considerable insight, experience and skills. I'm an immigrant to this country, so I have a sense of what displacement and separation and assimilation means. I've been a single parent, so I understand the rigor of raising children alone. I've completed my formal education, so I understand what struggle and perseverance means. I've remarried, so I know what compromise and acceptance means. I have transitioned from one career to another and understand the potential for positive change. I've been unhappy. I've been frightened. I've been alone. I've felt the pang of depression . And I have grown through these trials. And when I couldn't do it alone, I sought professional help.
My first career was teaching and working with students. That lasted almost 25 years. Early in that career, I helped establish the Teen Institute on Alcohol and Drugs in Ohio. That led me to a 40 year involvement with adults in addiction recovery programs. I continue that work today. In my second career, I worked with organizations and industries struggling through major change initiatives. In those settings, I've helped individuals facing forced separation, transfer, and loss. I've also mentored leaders who struggled with the changes that they had to enact. I'm a consultant to a crisis response group serving companies experiencing workforce disruption.
I appreciate the courage it takes to pick up a phone and call for help, or to push the enter button on a computer to search for it. Bravo. Now I'd like you to consider some of my beliefs about the counseling relationship and my approach to working with people. I consider this relationship a sacred trust and protect it from outside influence. The time we spend together is solely for your benefit .
I believe that each individual inherently knows what is good or beneficial for them. Together we affirm that. Rather than looking at life as a series of problems to be solved, we explore opportunities for growth and development. What we think about is crucial to the way we behave or act. So exploring your thoughts about certain issues will help us find solutions to them.
All of us are concerned with security and privacy. The BetterHelp platform provides for both. To that I add, a personal commitment to honor your privacy while in session and afterwards. Only with your permission can any information be released, unless otherwise ordered by a court of law. HIPPA policies are always in effect to safeguard personal/private information.
Counseling is considered conversation between you and me. My role is to help clarify the concerns you bring to the conversation to help find solutions to them. Early on in our discussion, I will ask for more clarification to the issue(s) you present so that together we understand the core and tangential concerns. Together we will endeavor to find practical solution. And, if needed employ the aid of other health care professionals should medications be considered.
I use a pragmatic approach to therapy, which I find moves the process along comfortably for the people I work with. That means, education and goal setting are important elements in moving forward. Cognitive processing and mindfulness are two critical components in achieving continuing mental well-being. So I do focus on how thinking affects how we feel and act..I consider, with the patients with whom I work, how brain chemistry add to stress responses and teach my clients on how to better manage it.
I typically schedule 45 to 60 minutes with my clients. That allows us to explore more fully the concerns that you bring to the experience and to spend time needed to work toward resolution. That does limit the number of clients I see in a weeks time so that appointments are usually schedule every other week.
Also, being on the East Coast, can be a challenge for clients who live in different time zones. If you do choose to work with me, I will attempt to meet your needs as best as I can. At this point in time, I do not work in the evenings, but I do provide some opportunity on Saturdays. My appointment schedule is available for you to see so that you may make and informed decision as we go forward together.
If you believe that I might be a good fit for you, please contact me. We will see how we can work together to help you meet your needs.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Cancer
Codependency
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Licenses
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568058097.
- LPC · Georgia · LPC003801 · Expires September 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr Wittermann has been a dream come true for me. I searched for over 4 years for a therapist that I felt connected to and I instantly knew he was a good fit for me from our first session. Extremely knowledgeable and takes the approach I prefer. Identify the issue, discuss how they impact, negativity or positively, agree on a game plan with the prescribed tools he provides. Allows me to get in, do the work, then graduate so I can return to living my life
Dr. Wittemann is awesome! He listens and understands where you are coming from before he helps you process things. He also is very personable and easy to talk to. I feel comfortable talking to him about anything. Talking to him has made helped me navigate life and take steps to improve myself. I always feel like I’m walking away from a session with valuable things to think about.
This was my first time doing therapy and Dr.Wittemann is one of a kind. Helped me so much. The feedback provided was so valuable, and the sessions made me feel at ease. Great man, great listener, honest and understanding. Highly recommended!
Wonderful therapist!! So helpful and very knowledgeable !! Respectful and personable.. Value his wisdom!
I was experiencing extreme levels of anxiety and panic when I met Dr. Wittemann. I was afraid that what I was feeling was going to last forever and that I was never going to be able to live a normal life again. Dr. Wittemann has helped me with coping skills, ways to manage my anxiety, support, and compassion. I have a way to go, but I'm better than where I started and I find comfort in knowing Dr. Wittemann will be there to help me through. Thank you Dr. Wittemann
I’m so thankful for Dr Joe. He is an incredible listener and always understands my feelings. His words resonate with me. It’s an amazing feeling to have him and his wisdom in my corner.
The best!!! Very informed.. helpful.. compassionate … patient.. knowledgeable. He goes the extra mile!!!
Dr. Wittemann is wonderful! He makes you feel comfortable during sessions and he offers great advice and techniques to help with my concerns. He is very prompt with responses. I highly recommend him as a therapist because he is truly caring and passionate about helping others!
He’s the best !
Dr Wittemann is an insightful, compassionate, thoughtful, caring, empathetic and extremely knowledgeable therapist! The best I’ve EVER had. If you’ve been looking for that person who will connect with you… look no further!
Wonderful, very knowledgeable, and passionate. Couldn’t ask for better.
I appreciate him as my therapist and a good friend!!!
Very patient and knowledgeable
Dr Wittemann dove right into my situation and gave a lot of valuable insight and I can’t express the level of appreciation I have for him doing this or his approach!
Joe was amazing. Helped me with my own struggles in a very positive way and made my life much more happier. Highly recommend!
Great Therapist!!!! Very knowledgeable and understanding! Very helpful from the very beginning! Quick to respond with great advice!
Listens and understands. Has become a valued part of my life.
Great Therapist with excellent attitude and experience
Awesome therapist! Listens, provides great tools, and guides me through my opportunities flawlessly with understanding and caring. For a person who has never agreed with Counseling, he has changed my mind and I am eternally grateful for his counsel.
He’s the best!
I liked Dr. Wittemann right from the start. He is highly intelligent yet humble at the same time. It’s very rare to see a man with such intelligence and yet be so mild in spirit. I will always look forward to our sessions together!!!
Very helpful!
Dr. Joe is incredible therapist and I've ready benefited from our helpful sessions.
Love him. Everything I could ask for.
I am appreciating your input.
I need to catch up or more like replay my problem(s) to him and addressing things. I believe in his experience and skills.
Great person. Great therapist.
Understanding , compassionate and supportive are three words that describe my sessions with Joe.
Awesome experience so far. He is helping me apply new tools to improve my communication and self .
Very helpful and kind. Very happy with our progress so far!
I've worked with Dr. Whittemann over the past year, and can't recommend him enough. He understands my concerns, listens to me, and provides excellent advice. I look forward every week to spending my hour with him.
I am so happy with Dr. Joe.It’s so great to have someone to talk to every week and Keep me on the right track. I consider him my therapist and my friend!
He’s great!
When I know I need help, Dr. Wittemann always be my first chioce. I know he could help me. And I have confidence that he will help me out of my situation.
Dr. Whitman is excellent!
Dr Wittemann (Joe) is extremely personable. He is very insightful and supportive. I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking therapy.
My therapist don't take sides. He listens and offers advice. He's not judgemental.
We have only had two sessions but so far Dr Witteman has been very responsive and helpful.
We’ve only done 2 sessions and all I can say Dr. Witteman is great. Very professional. Looking forward to more sessions. Thanks Dr.
Dr. Wittemann seems genuinely interested in my mental health, and also being certain that he's the right counselor to help me. He's direct and helpful. I like his style.
Dr. Joe is amazing! He is a genuinely kind person and a fantastic listener. He has helped me work through a really tough time. I feel so lucky to have him in my life.
Dr. Joe is incredible. He is thought provoking, patient, and kind. He presents alternative thoughts and viewpoints and is amazing. He has helped me with many different things and has changed my life. I highly recommend him.
It’s not often the Universe converges to place the right person in your life at exactly the right time, but when it does, you know it. That is how I feel about Dr. Wittemann. Not only is he highly educated and knowledgeable in the field of psychology, he understands and applies the tenets of neuroscience to our conversations. And, as if that wasn’t enough, he shows genuine kindness and compassion to me during this difficult, though necessary, recovery process. I am grateful to him and BetterHelp for serving as my conduit to a better version of myself. Thank you.
He’s awesome
Dr.Wittemann helped has helped me a lot and I would highly recommend him as he is professional, polite, and just someone you like to talk to.
Dr. Wittemann is stupendous! his experience in the field truly shows! He is modest about his ability, yet proves his capacities with finesse. I recommend Dr. Wittemann to anyone that needs a benevolent, understanding, educated person that truly takes the time and care to listen to what you are saying and how you are feeling. Thank You Dr. Wittemann
DR. Joe was great and very insightful. He took the time to listen to me and took time to find out what my issues were. He then gave me many examples and ideas for how to navigate through these matters to make me happy. I appreciated him and his expertise.
Amazing therapist. Listens. Advises. Creates a plan with goals.
Dr. Wittemann is a wonderful counselor. I am grateful for betterhelp and for the advice and guidance he gave to me during our counseling sessions. It made all of the difference.
Dr. Wittemann is an excellent listener who gives very thoughtful feedback and helpful strategies to try every session. I feel like all my sessions with Dr. Wittemann are productive and help me feel more peaceful about my day to day life.
Dr. Wittemann is an excellent therapist. He listens and will help you get to the root of your problems.
I was hesitant as Ive interviewed many counselors and to my sadness, many are not able to understand my particular situation. Dr Wittemann instantly understood me. I appreciate the candor and understanding he brings to healing from trauma, how interpersonal communication works and being able to step into my head space to know where I am so that he can guide me back toward the path to mental health.
He understands exactly what I am going through and gives me actionable advice that makes sense and a really works for me.
Dr. Whittemann is a wonderful counselor, he listens and answer all my questions. I would highly recommend him.
My time working with Dr Joe has been helpful so far in terms of me being willing to get to the main issue right away and him meeting there. It's easy to tell he cares for his clients and wants to see them succeed.
Dr. Wittemann provided a safe environment so I could share my concerns. He patiently listens and helped me come up with meaningful/feasible solutions. Even the very first session helped me with the insight needed to resolve some of the major issues I was facing. I am grateful knowing Dr. Wittemann.
This doctor is great he really understands me and I don't feel like he's judging me or telling me what to do...
Dr. “Joe” is awesome and I appreciate him and all he has done for me. I love the fact that he also checks on me. It makes me feel important to him, just as he is to me. Please share my response with him if you like
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann speak?
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann have?
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann has 40 years of experience.
Where is Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann licensed to practice?
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann is licensed to practice in Georgia.
Does Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann offer?
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann?
Dr. K. Joseph "Joe" Wittemann can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
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