John Thacker, LCMHC, LCAS, CRC
John Thacker has an extensive background serving children and families within non-profit agencies, judicial courts, clinical settings, local county government, and health care organizations. Throughout his career, John has served in multiple roles to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations in North Carolina. His career began as a Mental Health Counselor in an acute hospital setting. He later transitioned to a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), working with adolescents addressing problematic sexual behaviors.
Over his 30-year career, John has also served as a Regional Foster Care Director, Clinical Services Manager, Guardian ad Litem District Administrator, and Division Director for Family & Children Services in Forsyth County. John has served on community initiatives, including the Commission on Ending Homelessness, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC), and the Opioid Task Force in Forsyth County.
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), and maintains a private practice using his certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Alcohol Drug Education Traffic School (ADETS) to support individuals with recovery and well-being. In his current role with Healthy Blue Care Together, John serves as the Provider Network Director for the Child and Family Specialty Plan.
