- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT
- Life purpose support
About John
John Horner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with six years of experience. He works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar mood shifts, depression, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to feel steadier and more in control.
Horner draws on several proven approaches to guide conversations and actions. He uses client-centered methods to listen closely and make space for each person’s concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a frequent tool for spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills appear when people need help with emotional regulation and impulsivity.
He also brings in existential ideas to help people think about meaning and direction after major changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when past events keep coming back in intrusive ways. Approach choices are discussed together so clients understand why something is being tried.
In practical terms, sessions are straightforward conversations with clear goals. Horner prioritizes communication problems, attachment issues, forgiveness work, and men’s concerns when they arise alongside mood symptoms. He also addresses panic, paranoia, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and building self-love.
People who start with him complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
John commonly integrates client-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into online sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, helping them name concerns and set goals. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in thinking and behavior to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation or impulsivity is a concern. DBT skills teach steadying techniques, distress tolerance, and clearer communication that can be practiced between sessions and reviewed together.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, explain why a method might help, and adjust based on the client’s goals and feedback. Clients help choose what to focus on and which skills to build so therapy fits their life and needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to make regular meetings more practical while working on stress, mood, and life-purpose concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar episodes, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like panic and PTSD.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses client-centered listening alongside CBT and existential ideas to help clarify values and practical next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He holds six years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia.
What credential and location should I know about?
He is an LPC licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking to learn whether online or other formats are offered for your situation.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.