Therapist profile
Jeannette Horton, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - family and parenting concerns
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- Depression and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and mindfulness
About Jeannette
Jeannette Horton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who face depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, substance use concerns, self-esteem problems, anger, and stress related to caregiving and life changes. Jeannette also lists support for LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
She began in outpatient chemical dependency treatment and has practiced in community mental health and long-term care settings. That range of work informs how she approaches practical problems and persistent worries. Jeannette draws on straightforward conversation, a sense of humor, and steady listening when meeting someone new.
In sessions she prioritizes building trust and helping the person feel safe enough to speak plainly. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the individual. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of her toolbox when people want concrete ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Jeannette also uses mindfulness techniques to help calm the mind and Existential Therapy to address questions about meaning, loss, and life transitions. Motivational Interviewing appears in work around substance use and other areas where change feels difficult. Her approach tends to be direct, down-to-earth, and focused on real-life concerns.
She has practical experience with older adult issues, veterans' challenges, chronic illness, caregiving stress, attachment and abandonment themes, and a range of relationship and sexual culture topics. If you want straightforward conversation about tough subjects, her style aims to be honest and human.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the individual. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect concerns, clarify goals, and adjust pacing based on what the person brings up. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior with practical exercises and experiments. Presented online, CBT can include worksheets, behavioral tasks, and short between-session work to track progress.Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jeannette will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they decide whether to focus on CBT tools, mindful practices, existential questions about meaning, or a mix of approaches that fits the situation.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around other commitments, and enabling sessions when leaving the home is difficult. It also makes it easier to continue work after changes such as relocation or new caregiving demands. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises and homework so they work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of home and family concerns does she address?
She helps adults dealing with relationship strain, family-related stress, parenting pressures, communication problems, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses straightforward, down-to-earth conversation with a sense of humor and focuses on building trust so people can speak honestly.
How long has she been practicing?
Jeannette has 14 years of experience across outpatient chemical dependency, community mental health, and long-term care settings.
What credential and region does she hold?
She is a Washington LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington state.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are offered for sessions?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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