- Years in practice
- 38
- Credentials
- LPC-MHSP
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Depression
About John
John Trainer is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about parenting and other life roles. He offers calm, practical support to parents who are juggling stress, relationship tensions, sleep and eating problems, or changes at home. John writes and talks plainly so parents can use strategies right away.
With 38 years of experience as an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee, he brings long-term practice to everyday problems.
Background and approach
Sessions concentrate on the present challenge and what can change next week. He listens first, then helps map small, achievable steps toward better day-to-day functioning. John uses client-centered methods to help people feel heard and understood.
He also offers hypnotherapy and motivational interviewing as options when they fit a person’s goals. Those tools can help with addictive patterns, stress, low motivation, and emotional blocks. Many clients come for help with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, or anger.
He also works with issues tied to family of origin, divorce, caregiving, and compassion fatigue. The focus is on building skills for communication, coping, and clearer decision-making. When faith matters to a parent, John can incorporate a Christian perspective if the client requests that.
He encourages practical plans, regular check-ins on progress, and adjustments to strategies as life changes.
What John works with
Everything John lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else John helps people with.
- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexual assault and abuse
Approaches John lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
John uses client-centered therapy to create a space where the client’s concerns lead the work; this approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. Hypnotherapy is offered as a tool to address habits, stress, and some emotional blocks by guiding focused attention and relaxation. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative method to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change, which can help with addictions, low motivation, or stage-of-change issues.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. John will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before, then suggest a path forward. That choice is made together and can be adjusted as needs evolve.
Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video works well for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a busy day. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter contact feels most practical. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and follow through on goals.
Questions people ask about John
What kinds of parenting concerns does John address?
He helps with parenting-related stress, communication struggles, sleep and eating disruptions, and the emotional effects of major life changes on parenting.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
John uses a client-centered style that starts with listening and understanding. He then works with clients to set clear, achievable goals.
What is his professional background?
He has 38 years of clinical experience working with issues including addiction, depression, anxiety, grief, and family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC-MHSP credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the listed formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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