- 40 years experience
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Person-centered care
About John
John Rigney is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with forty years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and difficult life changes. He also addresses trauma, self-esteem, and relationship patterns that keep people stuck.
John uses a calm, person-focused style in sessions. He listens closely and helps clients name what feels overwhelming. Conversations aim to clarify what matters, find small next steps, and build better coping over time.
His background includes long experience working with mood challenges, social anxiety, and attachment issues. He draws from a mix of approaches to match each person's needs rather than using a single method for everyone. That means sessions can include practical skill-building or deeper reflective work depending on the situation.
Clients can expect direct but respectful guidance, with attention to both feelings and daily behavior. John often helps people untangle family of origin patterns and commitment or abandonment concerns. He also supports those facing medical stressors, codependency, or the emotional fallout from separation and loss.
Based in Kentucky, he speaks English and brings decades of practice to each conversation. People interested in starting complete a short matching questionnaire to connect and schedule sessions according to his availability.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward what they want to change or understand better.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behavior in small steps. It is useful for managing anxiety, stress, and mild to moderate depression by teaching practical skills to respond differently to difficult situations.
Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. It can help with feelings of emptiness, identity concerns, and making sense of major life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then try methods that fit the client's needs. This is a collaborative process with adjustments as understanding grows.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits often include fitting sessions more easily into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and reflective work to suit remote sessions so progress can continue without rearranging daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does John commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on related concerns like abandonment, attachment issues, and family of origin problems.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is client-centered and attentive, combining practical steps with deeper reflection. Sessions can include skill practice, reflective exploration, and work on personal narratives.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has forty years of clinical experience working with mood challenges, social anxiety, and long-term emotional patterns. That depth shapes how he approaches complex or longstanding concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky. Please note the credential is listed exactly as LPCC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.