- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About John
John Rigney is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) based in Kentucky with 40 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and helping people cope with life changes. He also works with issues tied to family of origin and attachment and addresses a wide range of related concerns.
He favors a person-centered way of working that keeps the client's experience central. Sessions typically involve listening carefully, reflecting what comes up, and helping people notice patterns that affect daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques are used when helpful to challenge unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes.
John also draws on Jungian ideas about meaning and symbols to help clients connect with parts of their inner life. Narrative approaches are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and to consider alternative, less limiting narratives. Mindfulness methods are incorporated to strengthen moment-to-moment awareness and reduce reactivity.
He often helps adults who are trying to untangle how family roles and early experiences still shape relationships and choices. Conversations may address abandonment, codependency, control issues, commitment concerns, and feelings of emptiness. Practical steps and coping strategies are woven into longer-term exploration.
Over many years he has worked with people facing life transitions such as divorce, aging, cancer, and major role changes. Sessions aim to increase clarity about what matters now, build coping skills, and support calmer responses to stress.
How his therapeutic approaches fit with online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's experience, listening closely and reflecting what emerges. Online sessions can use that same listening and reflection to identify how early family patterns still affect current relationships and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small changes in daily life. In remote sessions the therapist can coach practical exercises and follow up on experiments between meetings to measure what helps reduce anxiety or improve mood.
Jungian ideas attend to symbols, dreams, and deeper meaning in life stories. When explored online, these themes can be discussed, recorded, and revisited to track how inner material shifts over time.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will help clients decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as those needs become clearer. This is a collaborative process, not a one-size-fits-all plan.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people keep consistent work on patterns from their family of origin while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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 address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include family of origin issues, attachment problems, codependency, and related topics.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and reflection. He also integrates CBT, narrative methods, Jungian thinking, and mindfulness as appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of clinical experience to his practice and has worked with adults across a wide range of life challenges.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - in Kentucky. His practice is located in Kentucky.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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