Therapist profile
Jeannette Horton, LMHC
Washington
LMHC - Depression and Addiction
Continue with JeannetteWhere Jeannette stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Washington / LH60401133
- NPI
- 1063653616
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Jeannette
Jeannette Horton is a Washington LMHC with 14 years of experience in mental health. She works with adults on problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma and substance use, and she lists codependency among her focus areas.
She has worked in outpatient chemical dependency programs, community mental health, and long-term care settings. She also has experience with veteran issues from time spent deployed overseas. Her background gives her perspective on both addiction and aging-related concerns.
In sessions she aims for direct, honest conversation about difficult topics. She prioritizes building trust so people can speak openly about what matters to them. She also says a sense of humor can help keep hard conversations grounded.
Her approach draws on client-centered therapy to keep discussions focused on the person's experience. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thought and behavior. Motivational interviewing is part of her work with people who are uncertain about change.
Practical matters are addressed plainly. She talks through coping strategies for grief, stress, chronic health challenges, and relationship patterns that leave someone putting others first. She encourages setting concrete steps that fit daily life rather than vague promises.
People who come in looking for straight talk about boundaries, addiction, or mood struggles will find sessions that aim to be readable and direct. Before a first meeting she asks people to describe what feels most urgent so session time starts with clear focus.
How sessions work
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a place to sort out feelings, values, and decisions without pressure.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers concrete strategies to test unhelpful beliefs and try different actions, which can help with anxiety, depression, and pattern-based problems like people-pleasing.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps people weigh pros and cons and find internal reasons to change. It is often used when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about steps like reducing substance use or trying new boundary habits.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaboration makes it easier to pick strategies that fit each person's needs and preferences.
Please confirm the current session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel and allowing shorter check-ins or daytime options. They also let people choose whether to be on camera or use audio only depending on what works best for a given session.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Does she help with people-pleasing and boundary issues?
Yes. Codependency and communication problems are listed among her focus areas, and she works with clients on setting limits and saying no.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing for practical change. Sessions emphasize honest conversation and building trust.
How long has she been practicing?
She has worked in the mental health field since 2008, which gives her about 14 years of professional experience.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Washington LMHC and practices in Washington state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.