John Rigney, LPCC

John Rigney, LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), brings more than 40 years of clinical experience to his work supporting people through complex emotional challenges. Based in Kentucky, he focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, and the many practical and relational difficulties that accompany life changes. His approach blends depth-oriented exploration with evidence-based techniques to help clients make sense of their histories and find practical ways to cope in the present.

Rigney’s practice emphasizes healing from past wounds, navigating grief and relationship transitions, and addressing mood disorders and social anxiety. He has particular experience with attachment issues and the interpersonal patterns that shape a person’s sense of self and relatedness. Whether clients are confronting abandonment, family of origin struggles, divorce, or the emotional fallout of trauma, he aims to create a steady space for growth and insight.

Committed to a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance, Rigney supports clients in developing resilience, clearer self-understanding, and workable strategies for daily life. He integrates client-centered listening with targeted interventions so that therapeutic work honors individual experience while addressing measurable goals for change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

John Rigney works with approaches that balance listening and exploration with practical interventions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth - it helps people who need a supportive space to explore feelings, identity, and relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors - it is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete coping skills. Jungian Therapy attends to deeper symbolic material, personal meaning, and life themes - it can be helpful for those pursuing personal transformation, understanding recurring patterns, and integrating past experiences.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Rigney and each client work together to determine which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and the approach may evolve as progress is made. The therapist’s role is to guide that discovery while honoring the client’s pace and priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and mobility needs, allow clients to continue therapy from different locations, and provide multiple formats so the therapeutic work can match a client’s communication style and comfort level.