John Daughtrey, LCSW-C, LCSW

John Daughtrey is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Maryland. He holds LCSW-C and LCSW credentials and brings six years of clinical experience to his practice. He frames therapy around helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and related concerns in everyday life.

John blends body-focused and memory-based methods with mindfulness and acceptance work. He emphasizes practical steps that people can use between sessions. Sessions often include discussion, exercises, and paced interventions to help process difficult memories and strong emotions.

He has a particular interest in trauma and post-traumatic stress, and he uses approaches that aim to help the brain update painful or stuck memories. He also supports people dealing with depression, anger, grief, self-esteem, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He works with concerns around parenting, career stress, and life transitions as well.

Additionally, John addresses attachment issues, communication struggles, social anxiety, and challenges common to young adults. He lists work with ADHD, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and workplace problems among his focus areas. He includes LGBT-related concerns and issues of guilt, shame, and isolation.

His style centers on collaboration and clear steps. He helps people set goals and practices that fit their life. People who want a therapist who combines mind-body techniques with acceptance and mindfulness may find his approach helpful.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions toward those values. It combines simple mindfulness skills with practical steps to reduce avoidance and move toward meaningful goals. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, focuses on helping the brain process and update painful memories so they feel less overwhelming; it can be used for post-traumatic stress, shame, and intense past hurts. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and pacing, with the therapist offering empathy and support while the person leads the conversation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your history, goals, and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try first. That process is collaborative and can change as needs shift.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can still include ACT practices, mindfulness exercises, and many EMDR protocols adapted for remote use when appropriate. The main practical benefit is fitting therapy into life more easily - for example sessions that better match a work break, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can help tailor pacing and tools so therapy fits daily routines and goals.