John Horsley , LCSW

John Horsley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor in Indiana who draws on a long history of working with individuals and families affected by substance use and its complications. He holds a Master of Social Work from Indiana University and brings practical experience from a range of clinical settings, supporting people who face addiction, trauma, secondary trauma, and other life challenges.

He centers the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, approaching each person with respect for where they are in their growth. John emphasizes partnership - working alongside clients to set goals and take steps toward meaningful improvement. He has developed a broad set of clinical tools and adapts interventions to match each person’s unique needs and circumstances.

John prioritizes ensuring clients feel motivated and safe as they move through the therapeutic process. He has worked with diverse concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and a variety of process and substance-related addictions. He acknowledges the courage it takes to begin and welcomes the opportunity to support people on their journey toward healthier functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John Horsley uses evidence-based methods tailored to each person he works with. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, helps process and reduce the impact of traumatic memories through a structured approach that can lessen distress linked to past events. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore and strengthen their own motivation to change, which is especially useful for addiction and readiness-related concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. John works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and then recommends or combines methods that fit each person’s needs. This partnership helps ensure the plan aligns with what matters to the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls or phone sessions, and shorter check-ins or ongoing support can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists from different locations and to fit care into busy lives.