Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How John works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About John
John Horner is a Licensed Professional Counselor with six years of experience helping people navigate strong emotions and life changes. He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar symptoms, depression, and coping with transitions. He aims to treat each person with respect and compassion.
John adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. In sessions he uses straightforward, practical approaches. He listens first and then works with the client to set clear, achievable steps.
Background and approach
That might mean learning skills to handle anger, testing thoughts that feed anxiety, or building routines that stabilize mood. He integrates client-centered work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. John also draws on existential ideas to help people examine meaning and life choices.
He uses EMDR as an option for people who have trauma-related symptoms and want a different way to process memories. He discusses these options so people understand what to expect and can choose what feels right. People can expect a calm presence and practical suggestions during sessions.
John encourages small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. He helps people build skills they can use outside the session to manage impulses, improve communication, and handle panic or paranoia when it arises. His practice is based in Virginia and sessions are offered in English.
He invites anyone who is ready to explore change to take a first step and talk about what they want to improve.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in John's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches John lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the person. Online sessions using this approach prioritize your goals and let you guide what to work on while the therapist offers support and perspective. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks down thoughts and behaviors into small steps you can change. It often involves practicing new skills between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or change patterns that keep mood low.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills from CBT, emotion regulation from DBT, or exploratory existential conversations, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make sessions fit daily life. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports short updates or ongoing skill coaching. These options help people keep therapy consistent around work, family, or other routines.
Questions people ask about John
What concerns does this therapist address?
John works with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar symptoms, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, forgiveness, impulsivity, and related mood and anxiety concerns.
What is the general therapy style used in sessions?
Sessions are person-centered and practical. He combines client-centered listening with skill-based work from CBT and DBT and may include existential conversations about meaning.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and developing practical strategies for emotion regulation and coping.
What credential and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds an LPC credential, specifically a VA LPC, and practices from Virginia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to therapist availability.