John Horsley

Compassionate therapist focused on practical change

LCSW Indiana

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Languages: English

About John

John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and challenges like eating and sleeping difficulties.

Background and approach

With 18 years of experience, he brings practical skills drawn from work across multiple settings, especially with those affected by substance use and with people recovering from trauma and secondary trauma. He emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered style that starts by meeting clients where they are and building a therapeutic relationship that supports change.

John draws from a toolbox of approaches and tailors interventions to each person’s needs, using techniques that help clarify goals, develop coping strategies, and address patterns that maintain distress. He values respect, motivation, and paced progress so clients feel supported as they work toward meaningful changes.

Clients connect with him through a subscription-based service that offers flexible session options. He conducts work in English and practices within Indiana, bringing a strengths-oriented perspective and a commitment to partnering with individuals through difficult transitions and recovery efforts.

Online approaches for skill building and trauma work

John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. He also incorporates EMDR for trauma-focused work, using structured processing to reduce the emotional intensity of traumatic memories and their everyday effects.

Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process, and he approaches that choice collaboratively. Together with clients he considers presenting concerns, goals, and personal preferences to determine whether CBT, EMDR, motivational interviewing, or a solution-focused tactic is the best fit, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to access consistent care from Indiana without needing to travel, and they allow him to deliver structured skill-building, trauma processing, and goal-oriented work in formats that match a person’s life and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?

He works with a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic approach and style?

John uses a collaborative, person-centered style and tailors therapy to individual needs. He integrates evidence-based methods like CBT alongside trauma-focused tools to help clients build skills and address underlying patterns.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 18 years of clinical experience working in varied settings, with substantial experience supporting people affected by substance use disorders and those recovering from trauma and secondary trauma.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credential IN LCSW 34005926A and he practices in Indiana.

Which languages are offered and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for online work?

He provides multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeMen's issuesPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English