John Fioritto, LPCC, LICDC
John Fioritto is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor providing individual counseling to adults. His area of focus includes substance abuse, dual diagnosis, depression, and anxiety disorders. John helps adults navigate emotional and behavioral challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, including Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and real-world strategies that work. His goal is to help you move from surviving to truly living, where you will find peace of mind, stability, and purpose.
John attended Lake Erie College, where he also played football. He later transferred to The Ohio State University and obtained his Bachelors of Science in Human Ecology in 2015. John earned his Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University, where he was inducted into the Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Honor Society for academic and professional excellence. His work as an Inpatient Counselor has provided deep experience in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and managing complex cases involving co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. John also provides clinical supervision and leads psychoeducational groups focused on stress management, emotional wellness, and personal development.
We are pleased to announce that John Fioritto, LPCC, LICDC, will be taking over our Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) effective August 3rd, 2026. John is a valued member of our team and brings extensive experience working with individuals facing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. His clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to evidence-based care make him an excellent fit for this role. We are confident that John will continue to provide high-quality, compassionate care and lead the Dual Diagnosis IOP with dedication and professionalism.
Before entering the field of mental health, John worked as a Sports Performance and Fitness Coach, where he developed a strong understanding of motivation, discipline, and the mind-body connection. This background influences his holistic approach to counseling—helping clients recognize how emotional and physical health are deeply intertwined.
In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his daughters JJ and Mia, his wife Ashley, his 3 siblings and his 7 nieces and nephews. John is an avid Cleveland sports fan who also enjoys lifting weights and trading Bitcoin.
Position:
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor;
Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program Facilitator
Address:
8224 Mentor Ave, Suite 208
Mentor Ohio 44060
Email:
jfioritto@behavioralwellnessgroup.com
Phone:
440-392-2222 EXT 881
Fax:
440-565-2349
Favorite Quote
"Becoming your best self should be your ultimate goal, and wisdom helps you discover your true self and can guide you towards manifesting your potential."
Testimonials/Reviews
Testimonial Disclosure Statement: Testimonials herein are unsolicited, anonymous and are received after care has been received in an attempt to assure healthy therapy relationships and confidentiality.
(John Fioritto Dual Diagnosis IOP) “The group felt very safe, which made it easier to be honest and vulnerable which are very important to me in a therapy setting. I felt understood and actively listened to by everyone in the room. The skills learned are all very practical, usable skills that directly improve daily life, and they are explained well with opportunity. This program has genuinely changed my life for the better. No one ever really teaches you how to do these things when you’re growing up, you’re just sort of expected to learn them automatically, and that doesn’t work for many of us and can lead us down addictive roads. The skills learned in this program are practical, useful, and applicable to daily life, and I can use them for the rest of my life going forward. John is an excellent facilitator of the group, and makes the room feel safe and pleasant to be in. Before I started, I was terrified of the program; I was looking forward to these sessions by the second week. Very glad that I did this and would unreservedly recommend it to anyone struggling with addiction.”
(John Fioritto Dual Diagnosis IOP) “This program has been nothing short of life changing. John was not only super knowledgeable and passionate about helping, but he was also very personal and was able to make the whole experience more enjoyable. The program completely changed my outlook on life and sobriety. I am thankful for the opportunity to have been part of it.”
(John Fioritto, Dual Diagnosis IOP) “Hire an effective and engaging therapist/facilitator to run the substance use IOP program and generally admit clients who appear to be motivated about their recovery. I was previously enrolled in an IOP program at a different facility. The quality of the program, as well as the facilitator and clientele, is far superior at The Behavioral Wellness Group. John F. is a great listener and group leader, who understands addiction and provides helpful feedback. An objective assessment of IOP clients, who have been in the program for over one month, should demonstrate how effective John F. and the program are.”
