John Daughtrey

John Daughtrey, LCSW-C, LCSW, uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress and handle life changes. He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. He offers clear steps and compassionate listening for people feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

With six years as a licensed clinical social worker, he blends talk-based work with body-focused tools. He often draws on EMDR, mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-informed ideas, and a client-centered way of working. Sessions aim to reduce intense emotional reactions and build skills that fit daily life.

People come to him for many concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, career stress, and coping with life changes. He also supports those navigating LGBT-related concerns, ADHD, and social anxiety. He pays attention to how past attachment patterns and current communication problems affect present life.

In practice he focuses on slowing down difficult memories and upsetting feelings, then finding workable strategies. That might include mindfulness exercises, values-based goal setting, or EMDR-style processing where appropriate. He explains each step and works at a steady pace that individuals can handle.

Sessions are offered in English and take place with a licensed clinician based in Maryland. To begin, visitors use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. Costs vary by location and are billed through a cancellable subscription.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and making life changes more manageable.

EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, involves guided processing of distressing memories using bilateral stimulation and other somatic techniques to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. It is often used for trauma, PTSD, and related symptoms like intrusive thoughts and strong emotional reactions.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. These tools can make daily stressors easier to handle and support long-term change.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and comfort level, adjusting pace and techniques as needed. Clients are invited to give feedback and shape the plan as they go.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows continuity of care when life circumstances change, while letting therapists use the same ACT, mindfulness, and EMDR-informed tools they would in person.