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John Trainer

John Trainer

LPC-MHSP

Tennessee

Helpful counsel for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC-MHSP
License
LPC-MHSP, Tennessee / 307
Experience
38 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Client-centered
    • Offers hypnotherapy

    About John

    John Trainer is a licensed professional counselor with 38 years of experience practicing in Tennessee. He helps people facing depression, addiction, anxiety, low self-esteem, and major life changes. He often supports people coping with grief, trauma, relationship struggles, and career stress.

    He uses straightforward, empathetic conversation to help people clarify goals and find next steps. Motivational Interviewing is one of the approaches he uses to help people resolve mixed feelings and build motivation for change. He also draws on client-centered therapy to follow the person’s priorities and hypnotherapy when people are open to that option.

    He has worked with older adults and first responders, and he helps people dealing with illness, aging, divorce, and blended family challenges. He offers a space where people can talk about guilt, shame, forgiveness, and recovery from substance use. He will listen and help plan realistic steps forward.

    John can include a Christian perspective if a client wants that viewpoint included in sessions. He aims to help people restore emotional balance and rebuild confidence while respecting each person’s beliefs and goals.

    To start, he asks people to describe their main concerns and what they hope to change. From there he works collaboratively to set short-term aims and practical next steps tailored to each person’s situation.

  2. How his approaches translate to online therapy

    John uses Motivational Interviewing to help people talk through mixed feelings and find internal reasons to change; this approach works well for addictions, ambivalence about life changes, and building momentum toward goals. Client-centered therapy means sessions follow what matters most to the person, with the therapist listening and reflecting to help clarify priorities and next steps. He may also include hypnotherapy when a client is open to that option, which some people use to address anxiety, sleep issues, and habit change.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss different methods and help choose what fits a person’s needs, goals, and comfort level. The process is collaborative, and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.

    Specific online session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins during a workday or between responsibilities. Some formats require less bandwidth or make it easier to avoid being on camera, which people sometimes prefer for brief check-ins or focused conversations.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuse

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyHypnotherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    38+ years

    Listed in

    Tennessee

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he address?

    He helps with addictions, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as parenting stress and career problems.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    His style is conversational and goal-focused. He uses Motivational Interviewing to build motivation and client-centered methods to follow each person’s priorities.

    How much experience does this therapist have?

    He brings 38 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life transition concerns.

    What are his credentials and where is he located?

    He is licensed as an LPC-MHSP in Tennessee and practices there.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English only and he is not taking international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    Current session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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