John Rigney, LPCC

John Rigney is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 40 years of experience based in Kentucky. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. John focuses on listening closely and creating a calm space where people can name what’s most troubling them and take the next practical steps.

He often works with persistent low mood, social and attachment difficulties, and problems that show up during big transitions. His background includes long-term clinical practice supporting people through grief, separation, and shifts in identity. John also pays attention to issues that overlap with medical or social challenges, such as cancer or co-morbidity.

John’s style blends client-centered care with structured techniques. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors, and uses narrative and Jungian ideas to help people make sense of life patterns. Mindfulness practices are offered to build steady attention and reduce overwhelm.

Clients can expect steady pacing and clear, direct conversation. Sessions typically focus on small, workable changes rather than abstract promises. John aims to help people build resilience, strengthen relationships with themselves, and manage day-to-day struggles more effectively.

People who are considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they want to change and to discuss goals in the first sessions. This lets John tailor his approach to each person’s needs and preferences, including attention to aging and geriatric issues when those concerns are raised.

How different approaches guide online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to organize their feelings before making changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress because it teaches clear steps clients can practice between sessions.

Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from the problems that trouble them by looking at personal stories and how they were formed. This can be helpful for understanding recurring patterns and making different choices.

Choosing an approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust over time if something doesn’t feel right.

Confirm current online session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use mindfulness and CBT exercises between meetings to reinforce progress.