As a licensed therapist in Tennessee with over four decades of professional experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. My practice focuses on addressing depression, addiction, self-esteem issues, and helping clients navigate significant life changes.
I offer compassionate counseling for individuals struggling with communication problems, isolation, life purpose questions, and emotional healing from experiences like divorce, trauma, and family dynamics. My approach is particularly attuned to supporting older adults, first responders, and those facing challenging life circumstances such as illness, aging, and family transitions.
If you choose to draw from a Christian perspective, I provide a supportive environment where clients can explore personal growth, work through guilt and shame, and develop meaningful coping strategies. My goal is to help you find hope, restore emotional balance, and rediscover your inner strength during difficult times.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sexual assault and abuse
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Motivational Interviewing
TN LPC-MHSP 307
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for John Trainer. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mr. Trainer was a helpful listener and offered practical advice. This is my first experience with therapy. Despite being hesitant at first, I quickly found it easy to share my issues with him as he ably related his personal experiences to mine. I would recommend Mr. Trainer to anyone that actively wants to improve their well-being.
Written on Oct 31, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very knowledgeable in his field! He attentively listens. Every session feels like you are talking with a friend and makes the interactions very comfortable.
Written on Jun 22, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
John is great. He listens well. I trust his judgement
Written on Jun 15, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Very well spoken and carries a sense of serenity with his tone. Isn’t afraid to draw from his personal life experiences to relate. He also does a good job at walking with you through the emotions rather than leading you. I felt heard in my session which was incredibly refreshing
Written on May 02, 2025 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, compassion fatigue, and adhd
John’s great! Very wise advice from this dude. Do recommend, I feel heard and am more able to process through difficult life events
Written on Mar 28, 2025 after therapy with John for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Very personal and honest and faith based counselor. He quickly becomes your friend!
Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with John for 4 months on issues concerning eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching