Johnathan Hornig

Johnathan Hornig is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing eating and food-related concerns alongside issues like depression, trauma, and low self-esteem. He communicates with respect and compassion. He encourages anyone feeling nervous about starting therapy to recognize that taking a first step takes courage. With 25 years of experience in New York, Johnathan focuses on LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, and the emotional fallout of major life changes. He also addresses body image, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS concerns, and effects of sexual assault. His work includes helping people who struggle with feelings of abandonment, self-love, and finding life purpose. Johnathan uses psychodynamic approaches to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages. He also draws on Internal Family Systems ideas to help people understand and talk with different parts of themselves. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs rather than following a fixed script. Sessions emphasize clear, direct dialogue and practical next steps. He aims to build understanding of where symptoms come from and what small changes might help day to day. Johnathan will work with each client to create a plan that fits their goals and rhythm. People who value a thoughtful, experience-informed guide may find his style helpful. He invites prospective clients to take the initial step and complete the therapy intake process when they are ready.

How psychodynamic and parts work translate to online therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring relationship and behavior patterns to help explain current struggles. In plain terms, it helps people see how past experiences shape present feelings and reactions, which can be useful for issues like depression, self-esteem, and body image.

Internal Family Systems treats different feelings or impulses as parts of one person's inner system. This approach helps people learn to listen to and calm parts that are anxious, angry, or self-critical, which can be useful after trauma or for managing shame around eating and body concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Johnathan will collaborate with each person to decide which ideas and techniques to emphasize based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so methods can change if something isn’t helping.

Practical benefits to online therapy include easier scheduling and reducing travel time, which can make regular sessions simpler to maintain. Online work can also let a person join a session with less disruption to their day. Please confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here.