Ken Horne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist based in Charlottesville, Virginia. He completed his BA at the University of Colorado and his Master of Social Work at the University of Denver. Ken has been in the field providing individual therapy and couples counseling for nearly twenty years. He has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, residential treatment, crisis stabilization, ER social work, and private practice. Ken also worked for many years at the University of Virginia providing counseling to staff and faculty through the Faculty & Employee Assistance Program (FEAP). In his current practice, Ken is passionate about collaborating with clients to clarify their goals and support them in transforming the mental, emotional, behavioral, and/or relational challenges they face.

Specializing in a blend of relational, insight-oriented, humanistic therapy, Ken’s mindfulness-informed approach honors multiple healing traditions and draws from elements of Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). He frequently supports clients seeking support with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, communication issues, separation/divorce, grief and loss, cumulative stress, sleep issues, habit change, self-esteem, and life transitions. Ken’s clinical orientation has foundations in attachment theory, somatic mind-body awareness, and evidence-based strategies for stress management, emotional regulation, and wellness planning.

Ken is a graduate of the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program (MMTCP) with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield at the Greater Good Science Center - University of California, Berkeley. He welcomes clients who are open to incorporating mindful awareness into the therapeutic process. Mindfulness is a powerful, trainable skill that can have many benefits from improved physical health and relationships to greater emotional regulation, increased cognitive flexibility, and overall stress reduction. There are many entry points into mindfulness meditation and Ken helps clients explore the tools and practices that resonate most with one’s particular needs and preferences.

Ken’s therapeutic style is kind, collaborative, and constructive. He deeply values the relationships built with clients and brings presence, compassion, and open-mindedness to each session. Ken’s practice is open and affirming to people of all backgrounds and orientations, and he serves clients in-person in Charlottesville and throughout Virginia by Telehealth. Feel free to email or call if you have questions or would like to schedule a brief consult call to see if we would be a good fit for working together.