- Addictions
- Family patterns
- Motivational interviewing
About John
John Trainer is an LPC-MHSP - a Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider endorsement - practicing in Tennessee with 38 years of experience. He focuses on concerns people often bring after big life shifts: depression, addiction, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, and difficulties tied to family of origin issues. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and aim to clarify what’s happening and what might change next.
He listens for the patterns that came from early family life and how those roles and expectations show up now. Conversations often cover relationship problems, communication breakdowns, grief, and struggles with intimacy or parenting. His work also includes support for people coping with illness, aging, and the pressures faced by first responders.
His style draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person’s concerns, Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and increase readiness for change, and hypnotherapy when people want to try focused mind-body techniques. These approaches are used in plain, practical sessions rather than jargon-filled explanations.
John will talk through coping strategies for sleep, eating, anger, and substance use and help sort out career or life-transition decisions. He also addresses issues like abandonment, codependency, and guilt without rushing to labels.
Sessions are conducted in English and are offered through the practice in Tennessee. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online work with this approach looks like regular conversations where the counselor follows the client’s priorities and helps clarify next steps.Motivational Interviewing helps people weigh options and build momentum for change. Remotely this means short goal-focused check-ins and structured conversations to strengthen commitment and reduce ambivalence.
Hypnotherapy involves guided attention and relaxation to address habits, stress, or sleep problems. When used online it typically includes a series of focused exercises and follow-up discussion to notice shifts in behavior or thinking.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods to emphasize based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Ask which session types are offered and choose what fits your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when time is limited.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with depression, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship and family of origin issues, and related problems like grief, anger, and parenting strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach to follow what matters to the person and adds motivational interviewing to clarify goals and readiness for change.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and life-transition concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC-MHSP - Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider endorsement - practicing in Tennessee.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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