- Psychodynamic perspective
- Internal Family Systems
- LGBT and trauma focus
About Johnathan
Johnathan Hornig is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience helping people navigate hard moments. He often works with men and with people who face challenges around identity, trauma, and major life changes. He aims to create a respectful, sensitive space and encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready.
He draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape present feelings and patterns. He also uses Internal Family Systems to help people understand different parts of themselves and how those parts interact. Sessions are guided by what each person needs in the moment rather than a fixed script.
Johnathan has worked with a wide range of concerns including LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life transitions. He has additional experience with topics such as body image, gender dysphoria, fatherhood issues, and post-traumatic stress. He aims to help people find clearer meaning and more effective ways to manage day-to-day challenges.
His approach is conversational and straightforward. He listens first, then offers perspectives and practices that fit the person’s life. Many sessions focus on understanding emotional patterns, naming painful parts, and testing small changes between sessions.
Based in New York, he asks new clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches translate to online work
Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how earlier relationships and experiences shape current feelings and reactions. It can help when repetitive patterns, poor self-esteem, or persistent sadness feel stuck. Internal Family Systems treats the mind as made of parts and helps people notice and calm protective parts so more vulnerable parts can be heard and cared for. This method can be useful for trauma responses, self-criticism, and conflicted feelings about identity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first and will adjust the plan based on how things progress. The goal is to match techniques to your needs, goals, and preferences rather than forcing one method.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks at work. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting or avoid being on camera for a session when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can adapt psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems work to remote sessions through conversation, guided reflection, and between-session practices.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Johnathan help with?
He works with issues such as LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, gender dysphoria, fatherhood issues, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and direct. He listens closely, then uses psychodynamic and Internal Family Systems approaches to help people understand patterns and internal parts.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That experience includes work with LGBTQ+ related concerns and trauma.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in New York and holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.