PuttingFamilyFirst

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

JH Portrait of John Horsley
Online therapist

John Horsley

Compassionate, practical therapy for families

Explore online therapy options
Credentials
LCSW
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About John

John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Indiana. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and family problems, parenting challenges, grief, sleep and eating concerns, anger, career shifts, and burnout. He has 18 years of experience and a background working with those affected by substance use and trauma.

John keeps things practical in sessions. He centers the relationship with each client and aims to meet people where they are.

Background and approach

He offers straightforward tools and steps that clients can use between meetings. His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, with an emphasis on motivating change rather than lecturing. Over his career he has worked in multiple settings with a wide range of problems.

That experience has shaped a flexible approach - he adapts methods to fit the person rather than forcing one technique. He brings particular attention to substance use issues and to trauma and secondary trauma from working extensively in those areas. John uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma-focused work, EMDR, and motivational interviewing.

He draws from solution-focused practices when a client wants quick, concrete steps toward a goal. These are chosen to match each person’s needs and pace. If someone wants to begin, John asks them to take a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

He supports people who are ready to work on practical changes and wants to partner through the process.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

John commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with practical coping steps to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-focused method that aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related reactions through structured processing techniques.

He approaches treatment as a collaboration. Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will help decide which methods fit a person’s goals and comfort level. That allows for adjustments over time so the work stays relevant to what the client needs.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to continue care from home. The variety of formats also lets people choose shorter check-ins or longer conversations depending on what feels most useful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family difficulties, parenting, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career issues, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
How does he approach therapy?
His style is collaborative and practical. He emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, meets clients where they are, and uses concrete tools tailored to each person's needs.
What is his background and experience?
He has 18 years of experience working in various settings, with a strong history treating substance use complications and trauma, including secondary trauma.
What credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, credential LCSW IN 34005926A, and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for therapy.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
18 years
Licensed
Indiana
Languages
English

Next step

Talk to John

  • Takes a few minutes to look through
  • Nothing to set up just to read
  • Stop at any point
Explore online therapy options