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Jeannette Horton

Jeannette Horton, LMHC

LMHC in Washington - Adult concerns

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Profile details for Jeannette Horton
CredentialsLMHC
LicenseLMHC, Washington / LH60401133
NPI1063653616
Experience14 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationWashington

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and grief
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Jeannette

Jeannette Horton, LMHC, is licensed in Washington and has 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, family-related issues, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue. Her approach is direct and down-to-earth, using conversational, candid talk as part of therapy.

Jeannette draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's concerns. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, and motivational interviewing to support change. Sessions are intended to be practical and relatable rather than abstract.

Her background includes work in outpatient chemical dependency settings, community mental health agencies, and long-term care communities since 2008. That range informs how she approaches issues like addiction, chronic health challenges, caregiver stress, and aging-related concerns. She also notes experience with deployment and related veteran issues in past roles.

Jeannette emphasizes building trust early in therapy. She aims for honest, approachable conversations and uses a straightforward style with occasional humor. Safety in the therapeutic relationship is described as a first priority and an ongoing focus.

Clients can expect practical talk about difficult topics, attention to communication and attachment concerns, and work on skills for coping with life changes. The emphasis is on real conversation that addresses immediate problems and longer-standing patterns.

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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work

Jeannette integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in straightforward ways. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters to them; it helps with feeling heard and strengthening decision making. Cognitive behavioral therapy addresses thoughts and behaviors that contribute to distress and teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns.

She treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adjust methods as therapy unfolds. Clients are invited to give feedback and try different techniques until a good fit is found.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use talk-based methods, guided behavioral exercises, and mindfulness practices effectively in virtual sessions, and these approaches map to the therapist’s use of CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Listed in

Washington

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family-related issues, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue.

How does she approach therapy?

She uses a down-to-earth, conversational style that emphasizes trust and honest talk. Her methods include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience in mental health settings, including outpatient chemical dependency treatment, community mental health, and long-term care communities.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She is licensed as an LMHC in Washington.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.

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