John Horner

John Horner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. He aims to meet people where they are and to help them take practical steps toward feeling better.

He uses a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person's needs. He emphasizes compassion and sensitivity while helping people clarify goals and try new strategies.

John draws from several clinical approaches to guide his work, including client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and elements from dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR when appropriate. He explains tools plainly and practices techniques together with the person in-session.

Over six years of professional experience inform his work, and he supports people through setbacks and changes. He listens for patterns such as impulsivity, communication struggles, attachment concerns, and panic symptoms, then helps build concrete steps to address them.

Many clients come for help with mood disorders, anger, or social anxiety. He also addresses issues like forgiveness, life purpose, men's issues, paranoia, post-traumatic stress, and self-love. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, focused on what will make daily life more manageable.

How these approaches guide online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and helps them decide which goals matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills for regulating intense emotions and handling conflict more calmly while building tolerance for stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods that seem to fit and adjust them over time based on what is helpful.

This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to continue work through life changes or when scheduling in-person visits would be difficult. Licensed professionals will work with each person to set a plan that fits their routine and goals.