Jeannette Horton

Practical, candid therapy for life’s difficult moments

LMHC Washington

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jeannette

Jeannette Horton is an experienced licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, self-esteem concerns, addictions, relationship and family challenges, anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

She draws on 14 years in behavioral health settings to offer practical, grounded support for people coping with life changes and complex co-occurring issues. Jeannette also works with additional concerns such as attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and disability, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication problems, and a range of other interpersonal and adjustment-related topics.

Her style favors straightforward, candid conversations that balance empathy with practical skills. Jeannette uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and existential perspectives to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, clarify values, and build coping strategies.

Motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices are part of her toolkit when motivation, focus, or present-moment awareness support change. She practices in Washington and holds the WA LMHC license LH60401133, bringing a down-to-earth presence and a focus on creating a therapeutic relationship where people feel able to speak openly and begin to make meaningful changes.

Approach-driven care available online

Jeannette integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore feelings and values in a collaborative setting.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeannette will work with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges, and together they will decide which methods or combination of methods best support progress. That collaborative planning helps tailor sessions to each person’s needs over time.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity through transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional in Washington.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, anger, career adjustments, and compassion fatigue, along with several additional topics such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment and body image.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is practical and client-focused, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered, existential, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing elements to support insight, coping skills, and values-driven change.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 14 years of experience working in various mental health settings, including outpatient and community-based environments.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with the Washington license number WA LMHC LH60401133 and practices in Washington.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can choose from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and schedule.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English