John Rigney, LPCC
Experienced LPCC guiding healing and clarity
Details
| Name | John Rigney |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPCC |
| Based in | Kentucky |
| Licensed in | Kentucky |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 40 |
About John
John Rigney is an LPCC with 40 years of clinical experience in Kentucky. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. He focuses on creating a steady space where people can talk through what matters to them and start to feel more able to cope.
He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people name the stories that shape their lives and see other options.
Background and approach
He also uses Client-Centered methods to follow each person’s pace and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his toolbox for practical changes in thinking and behavior. His work often addresses trauma, attachment issues, and the emotional fallout of separation or loss.
He also supports people dealing with emptiness, low self-esteem, or challenges tied to family of origin and caretaking roles. Sessions aim to clarify what is getting in the way and to build small, doable steps forward. John favors a calm, respectful style.
He listens first and offers interventions that fit each person’s situation. Conversations explore feelings, patterns, and choices without rushing toward labels or diagnoses. Over decades of practice he has learned to balance depth with practical help.
People who want thoughtful conversation about life changes, healing from past wounds, or clearer ways to manage daily stress may find his approach useful.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things John works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by John among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask John directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking John directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How his approaches work online
John commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the stories that cause pain and to rewrite those stories in more helpful ways. This approach can be useful for issues like grief, identity shifts, and recurring relationship patterns.He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client’s pace so sessions feel collaborative and grounded. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used for hands-on skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to manage anxiety or low mood.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try different methods until they find what helps most. That process is collaborative and adjusted over time.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text can be used for brief check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options help people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping continuity of care.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like abandonment and family of origin concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is calm and respectful, listening first and then offering practical steps and narrative work to help people reframe their stories and change patterns.
How long has he practiced?
He has 40 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and life transition issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost 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 him?
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