- 40 years experience
- Client-centered focus
- Codependency support
About John
John Rigney is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 40 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. His work is marked by steady, patient support and a focus on the person in front of him.
He uses a range of therapeutic ideas to match what each person needs. Sessions often look at personal history, current patterns, and practical skills to manage hard moments. Clients can expect straightforward conversation, emotional reflection, and tools to cope between sessions.
John pays attention to attachment and family of origin issues, as well as problems like abandonment, control issues, codependency, and commitment concerns. He also addresses less common topics such as kink and alternative sex culture, aging and geriatric issues, and challenges linked to medical concerns like cancer.
His style blends client-centered listening with approaches that challenge unhelpful thinking and encourage new narratives about a person’s life. He draws on Jungian ideas and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and build resilience over time.
People who prefer calm, reflective work that still includes practical steps tend to fit well with his approach. He invites people to explore painful material at a manageable pace and to build clearer ways of moving forward.
Approaches that translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client’s lead. It helps people feel heard and clearer about their goals, which can ease anxiety and support decision making. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers concrete exercises to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Jungian Therapy pays attention to symbols, dreams, and life themes to help people make sense of deeper patterns and personal meaning.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and adjust methods over time. Many people begin with one way of working and add techniques from another as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from the equation. It can also let people use mindfulness practices and CBT exercises in their everyday environment, then talk them through in session. Licensed professionals often adapt materials and homework so the work continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
John helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as codependency and attachment problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered listening with practical techniques, using reflection, mindfulness, and narrative work to help people understand patterns and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What credentials and region does he represent?
He is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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