- Attachment-focused
- CBT tools
- Trauma-aware care
About John
John Looney is an LPCC licensed counselor based in Ohio who brings seven years of clinical experience to his practice. He helps people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He also works with those coping with trauma, grief, self-esteem struggles, and issues connected to ADHD and codependency.
John keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. He listens first, and then helps people identify practical steps they can try between meetings. Many clients come for help with communication problems, commitment worries, or the fallout from past abandonment and attachment issues.
His approach pulls from a few well-known therapies. John uses attachment-focused work to look at patterns in close relationships. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thoughts that keep problems alive. When trauma is present he can include EMDR-informed methods to address painful memories.
People who choose John often want down-to-earth conversation and concrete tools. He encourages small changes that add up over time. Sessions aim to increase coping, reduce overwhelm, and rebuild confidence in daily life.
To begin, a short questionnaire and a scheduling step match a person with his practice. John cares about fitting therapy to each person’s goals and pace, and he helps set clear, achievable priorities as work continues.
Approaches for online work and finding the right fit
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and helps people recognize how early bonds shape current reactions. It can be useful for those who feel stuck in repeating relationship cycles or who struggle with fears of abandonment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, examines thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces practical exercises to change them. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and recurring negative thinking. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, called EMDR, is used to address troubling memories and the symptoms that follow traumatic events; it often combines focused memory work with guided processing.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. That collaboration guides whether more attachment work, CBT techniques, or EMDR-informed methods are emphasized in sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Video can support face-to-face conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Discuss format and scheduling during the initial match so sessions fit into everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, ADHD, and codependency among other concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on listening first and then building practical steps to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience working with people on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location information are listed?
He holds an LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.