John Trainer

John Trainer is a licensed counselor who helps people facing grief, addiction, depression, and big life changes. He guides people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, relationship strains, parenting challenges, or struggles with self-worth. He uses straightforward language and aims to make therapy feel practical and manageable.

With 38 years of experience and the LPC-MHSP credential (Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider), he focuses on emotional healing after trauma, divorce, and loss. Sessions can include talking through communication problems, coping strategies for anxiety, and steps to reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life.

John blends several approaches to meet people where they are. Client-Centered Therapy is used to follow each person’s lead and build on their strengths. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants change but feels stuck. Hypnotherapy may be used as an adjunct to address habits, sleep, or deeper emotional material.

He also offers support for issues that often appear together, such as substance use and family-of-origin concerns, compassion fatigue and first responder stress, or cancer-related emotional strain. He can work with people who want to include a Christian perspective in their process.

People can expect a calm, steady presence and practical steps to try between sessions. The emphasis is on honest conversation, clear goals, and reviewing progress over time.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. Online sessions can provide the same open, supportive conversations where the therapist follows the client's priorities and builds on strengths.

Motivational Interviewing helps people move through ambivalence toward change. In remote sessions this looks like focused conversations about goals, small steps, and next actions that a person can try between meetings.

Hypnotherapy is used as an adjunct tool for habits, sleep issues, and accessing deeper emotional material. When offered remotely, it typically involves guided relaxation and imagery led by the therapist and clear pre-session preparation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He reviews progress and adjusts the plan as things change.

Session formats are not specified in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow people to work with a licensed professional from their region when that is helpful.