- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hypnotherapy
About John
John Trainer is an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee with 38 years of experience. He works with adults on issues like depression, addiction, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, and blended family issues.
He helps people who are juggling big life changes. That includes divorce, grief, illness, aging, and work-related stress for first responders. He also supports people with self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, and struggles tied to trauma or family of origin.
Sessions are straightforward conversations focused on what is happening now. He uses client-centered methods to listen and follow the person's priorities. Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen the reasons for change. Hypnotherapy is offered as a tool for habits, anxiety, and managing tension when appropriate.
John can include a Christian perspective if a client wants that reflected in sessions. He works with people individually to address guilt, shame, forgiveness, and meaning after loss or difficult events. He is mindful of the practical limits people face when balancing work, family, and care responsibilities.
Over nearly four decades he has worked with many adults facing long-standing problems and sudden transitions. His practice emphasizes clear, practical steps and steady conversation rather than quick fixes. Prospective clients are invited to consider whether his style and areas of focus match their current needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work fits
John uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and following the person's concerns so sessions address what matters most. This approach helps people sort priorities, improve communication, and reduce stress by working at their own pace.He also uses motivational interviewing to help clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change. That method is practical when someone wants to modify behaviors like substance use, sleeping habits, or coping responses. Hypnotherapy is offered as another option; it is used to manage anxiety, break unhelpful habits, and support relaxation when a person and therapist agree it may help.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, then try methods that fit the person's situation. Decisions about which approaches to use are collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone avoid being on camera if that helps, or use a phone call when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a particular service.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to blended families?
He lists blended family issues among his focus areas and helps individuals navigate stepfamily dynamics, loyalty conflicts, and merging routines.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that follows the person’s priorities, plus motivational interviewing to set goals and hypnotherapy when it may help with habits or anxiety.
How long has he practiced?
He has 38 years of professional experience practicing in Tennessee.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LPC-MHSP licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.