About John
John Rigney brings 40 years of clinical experience to his work in Kentucky. He holds an LPCC and focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. His manner is straightforward and calm, aimed at making conversations feel easier to start.
He uses a mix of practical techniques and depth-oriented work. That can mean learning new coping skills one week and talking through long-standing patterns the next.
Background and approach
Sessions are meant to help people notice what gets in the way of feeling better and to build small, realistic steps forward. John pays particular attention to attachment issues and how family of origin experiences shape current relationships. He also supports people facing abandonment, codependency, commitment struggles, and the emotional effects of illness or aging.
He listens for patterns in behavior and story that affect mood and choices. His practice draws on Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Jungian ideas, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy. These approaches are used flexibly to match each person's needs rather than as a fixed formula.
People who work with him can expect clear language, practical options, and time to reflect. He aims to help people build resilience, make sense of painful experiences, and take manageable steps toward change.
How his approaches translate to online work
John combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address both how people feel and what they do. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding a person’s experience so they feel heard and can reflect on choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. John will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean using CBT tools for a period, then shifting to narrative or depth-oriented conversation when exploring deeper patterns feels helpful.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls let people work face to face when that matters. Phone sessions are easier when bandwidth is limited or hands-free conversation is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins or ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still working toward clear goals.
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What this counselor works with
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- Kentucky
- Languages
- English