Therapist profile
John Daughtrey, LCSW-C, LCSW
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - Trauma and Anger work
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- CredentialsLCSW-C, LCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Virginia / 0904013432; LCSW-C, Maryland / 32983
- NPI1821561655
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- EMDR focused
- Mindfulness practice
- ACT and attachment
About John
John Daughtrey is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland, credentialed as LCSW-C and LCSW, with six years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, relationships, family matters, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career concerns, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also attends to attachment issues, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and workplace struggles.
He describes a practice shaped by brain-and-body approaches, with a strong emphasis on EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. EMDR is presented as a method to help the brain process stuck memories and painful experiences. He explains that this can apply to a range of concerns from post-traumatic stress to shame and pain management.
John blends EMDR with mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based work, and client-centered principles. Sessions aim to combine practical strategies and reflective work. He uses mindfulness to help people notice patterns and ACT to clarify values and purposeful action.
In sessions he talks through current struggles, tracks how feelings show up in the body, and practises skills to manage responses like anger or impulsivity. He also addresses life transitions, career stress, and relationship friction in straightforward terms. The approach is task-focused and conversational, with attention to both thoughts and bodily reactions.
John works in Maryland and offers services in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps the brain process stuck memories using bilateral stimulation such as guided eye movements or tapping. It is often used for PTSD, past abuse, and painful memories that keep coming up in everyday life.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to notice painful thoughts without being driven by them. It is useful for anxiety, rumination, and problems where avoidance or control get in the way.
Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices to increase awareness of thoughts, emotions, and bodily signals. It supports managing anger spikes, stress, and impulsive reactions by strengthening moment-to-moment noticing and regulation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss symptoms, goals, and preferences and may combine methods over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to try and how to adapt them to daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel. It can also allow for practices such as guided mindfulness or EMDR-style bilateral stimulation to be guided verbally or with simple tools, helping people practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia, Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, impulse control, and relationship strain. Anger is framed as a response to other issues like grief, shame, or workplace pressure.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines brain-and-body methods with mindfulness and client-centered conversation. Sessions mix practical skills, reflection, and body-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. His background includes trauma-focused work and a focus on processing difficult memories.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland. The LCSW denotes clinical social work licensure and LCSW-C indicates the Maryland credential.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify exact session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the client’s location.
How do I get started with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the platform.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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