Jennifer Horne
Life can feel overwhelming at times, especially when you're facing stress, anxiety, sadness, or changes you didn't expect. You don't have to figure everything out on your own. I believe that taking the first step toward therapy is an important part of creating positive change.
Your journey forward starts with a single conversation. Ready for change?
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor based in Maryland, with over 20 years of experience helping children and adults from many different backgrounds. I've worked with individuals and families facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, divorce, family changes, and everyday stress. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you can be yourself without fear of judgment. I bring compassion, honesty, and an open mind to our work together. I believe you already have strengths within you, and I'm here to help you recognize them, build confidence, and find new ways to move forward. Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. We'll work together to understand your needs, set goals that matter to you, and find tools that fit your life. Whether you're looking for relief from stress, stronger relationships, or a better understanding of yourself, I'll meet you where you are. Your journey forward starts with a single conversation.
First session
We'll take time to get to know each other and talk about what brought you to therapy. I want you to feel comfortable sharing your story, so we'll move at a pace that feels right for you. We'll explore the challenges you're facing, what you hope to change, and what you would like to gain from our time together. I'll listen without judgment, and we'll begin creating goals that feel realistic and meaningful to you.
Strengths
I bring compassion, empathy, an open mind, and over 20 years of experience helping people through life's challenges. I believe that feeling heard and understood is an important part of healing. My approach is supportive, honest, and flexible. I help clients see how past experiences may affect their lives today, recognize their strengths, and learn practical ways to manage difficult thoughts and feelings. Together, we'll build on what is already working and explore new ways to create positive change.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are ready to make positive changes in their lives, even if they don't know what that looks like yet.I enjoy working with children and adults who want to make positive changes, even if they're not sure where to begin. You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, sad, or stuck. You might be dealing with relationship concerns, family stress, divorce, grief, school challenges, or the demands of balancing work and home life. You don't need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. What matters most is being open to learning about yourself and taking small steps toward feeling better. I'll work alongside you at a pace that feels comfortable, helping you build confidence, find clarity, and move toward the life you want.
Ongoing work together
Therapy is powerful, but it’s not always easy. We will build a partnership with a foundation of mutual trust and accountability to help guide the therapeutic process. Through this process you might feel stuck and hit emotional roadblocks. Even in a strong therapeutic relationship, challenges can come up. These are some common bumps in the road that many people experience in therapy: Feeling stuck or like you’re not making progress Therapy feels emotionally harder than expected It’s hard to open up or stay honest You’re not sure what to talk about anymore You’re avoiding conflict or withholding feedback Therapy is affecting your outside relationships You’re thinking about quitting therapy Running into one of these doesn’t mean you’re doing therapy wrong, or that it has to end. To the contrary, many of these experiences can often signal that therapy is working and they all give us an opportunity to adjust, reset, or explore new directions that still support your growth.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Using this approach I help clients manage difficult emotions while moving toward what matters most to them. This approach is based on the fundamental premise that pain, grief, disappointment, illness, and anxiety are inevitable features of human life. And in ACT, our goal is to **adapt** to these types of challenges by developing greater psychological flexibility, rather than engaging in counterproductive attempts to eliminate or suppress undesirable experiences. Once they have learned them, clients often instinctively return to the key ideas in ACT, because of their simplicity and effectiveness.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT techniques to help clients identify patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety, depression, or feelings of being stuck. We will identify recurring thought patterns that are creating issues in your life, challenge negative or distorted thoughts, and replace them with more balanced and realistic thoughts. I also utilize and teach other CBT techniques including relaxation exercises and mindfulness. Together, we work on reframing unhelpful thoughts, setting achievable goals, and developing practical strategies to navigate challenges. My experience shows that blending CBT with a supportive, person-centered approach helps clients take actionable steps toward meaningful change while feeling understood and supported.
Trauma-Informed Care
With this approach, I recognize how past trauma can shape thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, helping clients feel empowered and understood. I guide clients in understanding their experiences and developing strategies to cope, heal, and build resilience, all while respecting their boundaries and readiness to engage with difficult topics.
Strength-Based
Using a strength-based approach, I assist clients in recognizing their inherit strengths to hone their coping skills, increase resilience, and enhance self-esteem. My practice focuses on not only the client, but also the client's environment and how it could be contribute to their issues. I get to know my clients and tailor strategies to fit each individual client best. I believe every client has the ability to grow as individual and reach the goals that they set for themselves. In conjunction with principles from a strength-based approach, I employ skilled techniques from Cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness training.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
I use person-centered therapy to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to share your story, which is the foundation of treatment. I provide empathy and unconditional positive regard to form a strong therapeutic alliance where you feel supported and fully accepted for who you are. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. I meet clients where they are, checking in on what feels heavy in the moment and letting processing happen at a pace that feels right for them. This creates trust and allows for deeper exploration when the client is ready.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Woman
Top specialties
Emotional Regulation
Family Conflict
Self Esteem
Other specialties
Anger Management
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Burnout
Depression
Loneliness / Isolation
Parenting
Trauma and PTSD
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Individual Therapy
Man
Woman
Doesn't specialize in
Suicidal Ideation
Licensed in
MarylandLicense LC2345
Accepted insurance
Kaiser Permanente