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John Horner

Compassionate, practical therapy for mood and anxiety

LPC Virginia

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Bipolar
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About John

John Horner is an LPC who practices with a cognitive-behavioral orientation while integrating other evidence-informed methods to address mood and anxiety concerns. With six years of clinical experience, he focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and transitions in life.

Background and approach

He tailors conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's priorities and circumstances, bringing a respectful and compassionate stance to the work. Beyond mood and anxiety symptoms, Horner attends to related areas such as attachment struggles, communication challenges, impulsivity, and issues around life purpose and self-worth.

He also brings experience with panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, paranoia, and aspects of forgiveness and men's issues. His approach combines practical skill-building with thoughtful exploration so clients can develop clearer coping strategies and goals.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes empowerment and individualized care. He adapts therapeutic methods to fit what a client needs at a given time, aiming to support meaningful change while respecting each person's pace and values.

Integrating practical approaches for online therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills and behavioral changes; it is often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood instability. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist supports the client's own capacity for growth and self-understanding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends acceptance and change strategies, teaching skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness which can be valuable for impulsivity and intense mood swings.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore which methods resonate with their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so the plan reflects current needs and priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use different formats for skill practice and ongoing support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and life changes, along with related issues like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a cognitive behavioral orientation alongside client-centered, DBT, existential, and EMDR-informed techniques to tailor treatment to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He is licensed as an LPC with the credential VA LPC 0701008931 and practices in Virginia.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are costs handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsForgivenessImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English