About John
John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, anger, career questions, and life transitions. He draws on 18 years of experience in a range of settings.
John emphasizes the relationship between therapist and client as the starting point for change. He aims to meet people where they are and move at a pace that feels manageable.
How John works
In sessions he uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. He also offers trauma-focused methods, including EMDR, for processing painful memories and reducing their hold on daily life. Solution-focused techniques are used for short-term goals and clearer steps forward.
John says everyone brings a unique history and set of needs, so he adapts methods rather than following a single script. He focuses on building motivation, improving communication, and reducing the impact of compulsive or addictive patterns. He works with concerns like codependency, control issues, process addictions, first responder stress, personality concerns, and domestic violence aftermath.
If someone is ready to begin, John guides the initial steps and helps set practical goals. He concentrates on workable change - not quick fixes - and on skills people can use between sessions to keep progress moving.
John lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What John works with
The areas below are the ones John selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Indiana |
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Online support options
How John Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
John commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small, manageable parts and teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change addictive patterns.He also employs EMDR for people whose lives are affected by traumatic memories. EMDR uses structured bilateral stimulation alongside focused memory work to reduce the intensity of traumatic images and emotions, and it can be helpful for post-traumatic stress and deep-seated trauma symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. John will talk with each person about their history, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods that match those needs. He adapts techniques as work progresses so sessions stay relevant and focused on what matters most to the client.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for interactive skills practice and deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief updates, ongoing coaching, or support between appointments. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives while using approaches like CBT and EMDR effectively in a remote format.
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