- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative and Jungian ideas
About John
John Rigney is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Kentucky with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, family of origin problems, and relationship endings.
He uses a mix of practical methods and depth work to help people understand their feelings. Sessions tend to look at patterns that keep a person stuck while also addressing day-to-day coping skills. He listens for how past relationships and life events shape current reactions and choices.
John draws on Client-Centered therapy to keep the focus on the person's experience. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Narrative and Jungian ideas are woven in for people who want to examine personal stories and deeper symbolic meaning.
People often come when emotions feel overwhelming or when a life change makes routines fall apart. He pays attention to where symptoms come from and what helps someone feel more steady in everyday life. Practical steps and longer-term reflection are both part of how he works.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the professional standards tied to his Kentucky LPCC credential. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's booking flow.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and helps bring attention to feelings and needs in the moment. Online sessions can use this approach to slow down conversations, notice reactions, and prioritize what matters most that day.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and tests small changes. In remote sessions CBT can include brief exercises, homework, and step-by-step plans to try between meetings for issues like anxiety or low mood.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, adjusting as progress and needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about session length and pacing when you complete the matching questionnaire to make sure it fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment issues, family of origin problems, and relationship endings.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He combines Client-Centered listening with cognitive techniques to examine thoughts that fuel shame. Narrative and depth-oriented ideas are used when someone wants to look at the story behind those feelings.
What is his background and experience?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with mood, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns. That history includes work with people facing significant life transitions and long-term emotional patterns.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Kentucky. The credential is listed as KY LPCC.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please use the booking flow to see which formats are offered now.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site's scheduling tool.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.