- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Hypnotherapy
About John
John Trainer is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with 38 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with issues such as depression, addiction, stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and anger. He also helps people facing career strain, relationship and family difficulties, and major life changes.
In sessions he focuses on practical conversation and steady support. He talks through feelings, patterns, and choices so people can try different responses to frustration and resentment. He can include a Christian perspective for clients who prefer that viewpoint.
John uses approaches that emphasize the client's own experience and motivation. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what the client brings, Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and readiness for change, and hypnotherapy as an option for focused work on habits and stress. These are used to address things like substance use, sleep and eating problems, and coping with trauma or loss.
He has experience helping older adults and first responders, and he works with the kinds of family and life stresses that often follow divorce, illness, or caregiving. Work in sessions is straightforward: identify what matters, try small changes, and track what helps.
Sessions are conducted in English. John’s long experience means he brings many practical strategies to sessions, while still keeping the focus on what the individual wants to change.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experiences. Online sessions using this approach mean the therapist follows what the client brings and helps them test small changes between meetings. This is useful for anger that comes from relationship strain, work stress, or life transitions.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method to sort out readiness for change and strengthen commitment to specific steps. Used online it helps people set realistic goals for managing temper, substance use, sleep, or routines and track progress week to week.
Hypnotherapy is offered as an additional tool to address habits, stress reactions, and sleep problems. In plain terms it uses focused attention and guided techniques to help people practice different responses to triggers and reduce automatic reactions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which approaches make sense based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That may change over time as progress and priorities shift.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Ask about the available session types when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid being on camera when bandwidth is limited.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside related issues such as stress, relationship problems, trauma, and substance use. Clients often bring resentments, workplace frustration, or repeated outbursts for discussion.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He uses client-centered methods that follow the person’s priorities and Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals. Hypnotherapy is also offered as an option for habit change or stress management.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of clinical experience working with adults on challenges from addiction and depression to grief and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Tennessee LPC-MHSP and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.