John Horner, LPC

Virginia · 6 years in practice

John Horner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who uses a mix of talking therapy and practical tools to help people feel steadier.

License and registration

LPC, Virginia: 0701008931 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1194359430 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About John

John Horner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who uses a mix of talking therapy and practical tools to help people feel steadier. He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. He aims to meet each person where they are and work at a pace that feels manageable.

He draws on client-centered approaches to build a trusting relationship and to shape sessions around what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking and to try small behavior changes that can ease mood and anxiety. John also works with Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and coping during intense moments. John has six years of experience as an LPC in Virginia.

He describes his style as respectful, sensitive, and straightforward. Sessions are shaped to the client's needs rather than a fixed agenda, and he helps people set concrete goals for day-to-day life. People who contact him often want help with panic attacks, social anxiety, relationship communication, impulsivity, or finding more purpose.

He also supports work on attachment wounds, forgiveness, and building self-compassion. His aim is practical progress alongside understanding. Sessions are offered in English.

John uses a collaborative approach where the plan can change as progress happens. He encourages small steps and regular check-ins so clients can track what helps and what needs to shift.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a helpful working relationship; online sessions keep that focus by letting the therapist follow what the client brings and adjust pace and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes; it adapts well to online work through structured exercises and homework the client can use between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused approach that uses guided attention and memory processing techniques; some parts of EMDR can be used in remote sessions where the therapist and client agree it is appropriate.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how comfortable the client feels with different methods. Together they trial techniques and adjust the plan over time so the approach matches progress and needs.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging supports quick check-ins or written reflection. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days, to repeat exercises between meetings, and to choose the format that best supports each stage of the work.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does John address?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He blends client-centered listening with practical methods like CBT and DBT skills, aiming for clear goals and usable tools in daily life.

How much experience does he have?

John has six years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds the LPC credential and practices in Virginia.

Which languages are offered and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I start working with him?

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