John Horsley , LCSW

John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and 18 years of clinical experience. He has extensive experience supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders as well as people who have lived through trauma and secondary trauma, working across a range of clinical settings and presenting concerns.

He centers the therapeutic relationship as the core element of change, approaching each person with respect for where they are in their growth and recovery. John works collaboratively, meeting clients where they are and offering practical tools tailored to each person’s needs. His approach draws on a variety of evidence-based strategies to address stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue and related struggles.

John emphasizes developing a personalized toolbox rather than a one-size-fits-all method, adapting interventions to fit a client’s goals and preferences. He aims to create an environment in which people feel understood and motivated to pursue change, and he focuses on partnership and steady progress throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Support

John integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges. He also employs Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. Motivational Interviewing is another approach he uses to support people who are ambivalent about change - it focuses on drawing out a person’s own reasons for change and building intrinsic motivation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and John works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods over time, combining strategies when that best serves a client’s progress.

Online therapy with John is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to maintain continuity of care while managing work, family, and other commitments, and they support steady progress even when in-person visits are not possible.