John Horsley , LCSW

John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor practicing in Indiana. He holds a master’s degree in social work from Indiana University and brings extensive experience working with individuals and families affected by substance use disorders and the complex challenges that can follow.

Over an 18-year career, he has focused on trauma and secondary trauma and has practiced in a variety of clinical settings with people facing a wide range of concerns. He prioritizes the relationship between therapist and client, viewing that connection as the essential foundation for meaningful progress. His approach centers on meeting people where they are and partnering with them through change rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all plan.

John has developed a broad set of therapeutic tools and tailors interventions to each person’s unique needs. He emphasizes respect for a client’s current place in their journey and works to foster motivation and a sense of safety as change is pursued. His background includes supporting clients with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleep struggles, parenting and anger, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John Horsley integrates several evidence-informed approaches into his practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, sleep problems, and patterns that maintain distress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce the emotional charge around them, making it useful for post-traumatic stress and other trauma-related difficulties. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented conversation style designed to strengthen a person's own motivation to change, which can be especially helpful with substance use and ambivalence about change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and John works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best given their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts methods as people progress and as goals evolve to support practical, meaningful change.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access care from a distance, and continue work with a licensed professional when in-person visits are not possible.