John Horsley, LCSW

Indiana · 18 years in practice

John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship or family challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Indiana: 34005926A · expires April 2026
NPI: 1801920541 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About John

John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship or family challenges. He also supports those dealing with grief, sleep or eating problems, anger, career transitions, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. John approaches work with respect and directness to make change feel doable.

He values a straightforward, collaborative relationship. John believes the connection between client and therapist is the foundation for change.

Background and approach

He aims to meet people where they are and partner with them as they take steps forward. John draws from practical methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-focused approaches, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies. He mixes tools to fit each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Sessions typically focus on clear goals, coping skills, and small experiments to build momentum. Over an 18-year career he has worked in multiple settings and with many kinds of struggles, with particular attention to substance use issues and trauma, including secondary trauma. That background informs a grounded, experience-based approach to recovery and day-to-day coping.

When someone reaches out, John listens first and then offers options tailored to their needs. He takes time to explain steps, set realistic goals, and track progress so people can see what’s changing and what still needs work.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Antisocial personality
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Men's issues
Personality disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Approaches John names

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Online support

Approaches that translate to online care

John commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR to address symptoms and memories that keep people stuck. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing small changes to feel better and function more effectively. EMDR is used to help process distressing memories and the reactions they trigger, often aiming to reduce the intensity of those memories and the symptoms that follow.

He also uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and strengthen motivation when change feels difficult. Finding the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. This collaborative process supports tailoring techniques to each person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to add flexibility. Video calls work well for focused therapeutic exercises and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be helpful when internet bandwidth is limited or a check-in fits into a work break. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter, written-touchpoints for ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, anger, career changes, compassion fatigue, and related areas.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He works in a direct, collaborative way that focuses on the relationship first. Sessions emphasize practical skills, goal setting, and strategies that fit the person’s life.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings and with people facing substance use and trauma-related challenges.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He practices as an LCSW in Indiana. The credential listed is LCSW and the therapist works from Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to people in the region he serves.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and starting steps handled?

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