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- EMDR practice
- ACT and mindfulness
- Attachment focus
About John
LCSW-C, LCSW social worker licensed in Maryland with six years of experience. John Daughtrey focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and identity-related concerns, and uses approaches such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, and mindfulness. He conducts work in English and is based in Maryland.
John draws on brain- and body-informed methods to help people process difficult memories and manage strong emotions. He commonly uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, which involves bilateral stimulation such as guided eye movements or tapping to help the brain reprocess stuck memories. He also uses acceptance and mindfulness practices to help people notice difficult thoughts without getting overwhelmed.
In sessions he leans on client-centered and attachment-based ideas to focus on what matters most to the person in front of him. That means conversations center on current goals, important relationships, and how past experiences affect present behavior. He pays attention to patterns of connection and attachment that shape reactions to stress and relationships.
His work covers a wide range of concerns beyond trauma, including anger, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, workplace problems, and ADHD-related challenges. He also addresses attachment issues, social anxiety, isolation, guilt and shame, and young adult transitions.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location. To begin, users choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. International clients are not accepted.
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How these approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values-guided action and practical skills for coping with anxiety and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation such as guided eye movements or tapping to help the brain reprocess distressing memories and reduce their hold. It is commonly used for trauma, PTSD symptoms, and problems linked to painful past events. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and how past relationships shape current reactions, useful for intimacy issues, relationship patterns, and attachment concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, symptoms, and comfort level. Sessions can shift over time as goals change and progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals may adapt exercises - including mindfulness practices or aspects of ACT - and prepare EMDR-compatible protocols for remote use when appropriate.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem, and LGBT-related concerns among other topics listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness to address memories, emotions, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of professional experience as a licensed social worker following earlier roles described in his biography.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW in Virginia and LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.