Therapist profile
John Daughtrey, LCSW-C, LCSW
Licensed social worker - Family and parenting focus
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- EMDR methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Attachment work
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 clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting strains, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also lists work around ADHD, career stress, and coping with major life changes.
He uses practical, body-aware approaches alongside talking therapy. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a central part of his work, alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness practices. Sessions typically look at how past experiences continue to shape day-to-day responses and aim to update those patterns.
In sessions he prioritizes clear, skill-based tools. That can include mindfulness exercises, values-based action steps from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and movement or bilateral stimulation methods associated with EMDR. The focus is on usable strategies for managing anxiety, anger, or grief between meetings.
John also pays attention to attachment patterns and communication difficulties that show up in parenting and family tensions. He helps people name those patterns and practice different ways of responding. People can expect straightforward explanations of methods and simple exercises to try at home.
He works in English and maintains licensure in Maryland and Virginia. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site's process for matching and scheduling a first session so they can indicate goals and preferences.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and practical actions. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to small, meaningful steps that reflect what matters to them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating and communication. It helps people recognize how early relationship patterns influence how they react in close relationships and in parenting roles. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) uses bilateral stimulation methods and focused processing to help the brain reprocess distressing memories and reduce their intensity; this can be used for past trauma, shame, or intrusive memories.Finding the right approach is often collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on how a person responds. That means starting with clear explanations, trying a technique in session, and agreeing on next steps together rather than fixing everything at once.
The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps someone focus. Licensed professionals adapt exercises like mindfulness, values-based tasks, and certain EMDR procedures to the remote setting so the work can continue alongside everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, parenting, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and related topics.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He blends talking therapy with body-based techniques, using EMDR alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness exercises to teach practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, mood issues, and parenting-related stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW (Virginia) and LCSW-C (Maryland) credentials and practices from Maryland.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the booking process before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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