About John
John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of practice based in Indiana. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, and related struggles. He aims to meet people where they are and partner with them through change.
He emphasizes the relationship as the starting place for progress. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person's readiness. He uses practical tools and straightforward conversation rather than jargon, so people can try ideas between sessions.
Background and approach
John has substantial experience working with substance use and the complications that can come from it. He also has a strong background supporting people who have experienced trauma and secondary trauma. His work has taken place across multiple settings, giving him a range of clinical perspectives.
In session he combines several approaches to match individual needs. He draws from cognitive behavioral methods to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and uses trauma-focused techniques when past events are affecting daily life. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies are used to build momentum and clarify goals.
People who choose him can expect a respectful, steady presence and a focus on small, achievable steps. He values collaboration and aims to keep the plan practical and relevant to a person's life circumstances.
Approaches for anxiety, trauma, and motivation online
John often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and can help with anxiety, depression, sleep, and coping with stress.He also uses EMDR, a trauma-focused method that works with memories and the way they affect feelings and reactions. EMDR is used when past events are keeping someone stuck and causing ongoing distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options, listen to what matters most, and adjust methods based on a person's goals and preferences. The plan is collaborative and may combine techniques over time.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video can support a traditional session feel, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can be useful for brief check-ins or when someone needs support between meetings. These formats help fit therapy into work, family life, or busy schedules.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 18 years
- Licensed
- Indiana
- Languages
- English
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