- EMDR practice
- Mindfulness work
- ACT techniques
About John
John Daughtrey is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Virginia (LCSW) with six years of professional practice. He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues. Sessions are conducted in English and he practices from Maryland.
John uses a mix of body-focused and memory-focused approaches. He often combines Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered techniques. In practice this means sessions can include talking through difficult memories, learning ways to notice and change unhelpful patterns, and practicing small, concrete skills for managing anxiety.
He describes EMDR as a primary method he uses to help the brain process stuck memories. In sessions that use EMDR, clients may be guided through bilateral stimulation such as directed eye movements or tapping while addressing painful memories. This approach is presented as a way to reduce the intensity of past events that still affect daily life.
John also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people name their values and take practical steps toward them. Mindfulness practices are offered to build awareness of thoughts and bodily sensations without getting caught up in them. Attachment-based ideas help explore how early relationships shape current patterns and responses.
People interested in starting are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform's online options. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. If session formats are important, confirm current options before booking.
How John uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on naming what matters most and taking small, practical steps toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts. It can help people who feel held back by worry or avoidance. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with memories that remain emotionally charged; it uses bilateral stimulation such as guided eye movements or tapping while addressing those memories to reduce their intensity. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts and bodily sensations so they have less immediate pull.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John will discuss different methods and collaborate with the client to pick techniques that match the person's goals, needs, and comfort level. That process may include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits often help people keep appointments and apply what they learn between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues such as attachment problems and workplace stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered conversation with body-focused and memory-focused techniques, using practical skills, mindfulness, and approaches that address how past relationships affect current behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience as a social worker and therapist working with a range of concerns and age groups.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LCSW (Virginia) and LCSW-C (Maryland) credentials and practices based in Maryland.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during booking.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.