Jeannette Horton is a licensed mental health counselor with 14 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use concerns, grief, low self-esteem, anger, career strain, and compassion fatigue. She emphasizes creating a safe, down-to-earth space where people can speak honestly and be heard.
She draws on a mix of practical approaches, including client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, existential questions, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear goals and real-life steps people can try between meetings. Jeannette aims to be direct but warm, bringing a conversational style and a sense of humor when appropriate.
Her background includes work in outpatient chemical dependency treatment, community mental health agencies, and long-term care communities. She has experience with older adult issues and with concerns common to veterans, informed by her own service. This range gives her familiarity with medical, caregiving, and life-stage challenges.
In the first meetings she prioritizes building trust and safety in the relationship. From there she works with each person to set priorities, whether that is managing symptoms, improving relationships, or strengthening self-esteem. Sessions balance reflection, skill practice, and straightforward feedback.
People who want practical strategies and honest conversation often find her style helpful. If you want a therapist who listens without pretense and helps you work toward clearer next steps, she may be a good fit.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy centers on listening and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs space to tell their story, build trust, and feel understood before focusing on change.
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior experiments. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and habits that get in the way of daily life.
Mindfulness offers short practices to increase attention and reduce reactivity. These techniques can help with stress, emotion regulation, and cravings by offering simple tools to use during the day.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust as needed, keeping the process collaborative and practical.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding a commute. It can also allow continued work when life events make in-person visits difficult. Those conveniences are often helpful while the therapist and client focus on clear goals and steps to move forward.
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
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, self-esteem, anger, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is conversational and straightforward. She aims for honest talk, a warm tone, and practical steps to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has worked in mental health since 2008 across outpatient chemical dependency treatment, community mental health, and long-term care settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with experience relevant to medical and caregiving settings.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
