John Rigney brings more than 40 years of clinical experience to his practice in Kentucky.
01About John
John Rigney brings more than 40 years of clinical experience to his practice in Kentucky. He holds the LPCC credential, which is listed after his name, and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma. He aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
John keeps sessions focused and practical. He listens first, then helps people name the problem and try steps that can ease daily distress.
Background and approach
Sessions move at a steady, humane pace so people can try new ways of coping without feeling rushed. His background includes work with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and family of origin struggles. He also supports people coping with life changes such as divorce, illness, grief, or the demands of aging.
John is familiar with a wide range of concerns including codependency, control issues, and complex emotional patterns that repeat over time. Therapy blends different approaches depending on what the person needs. He uses client-centered conversations, cognitive strategies to change thinking patterns, narrative work to reframe life stories, and mindfulness to calm the body and focus attention.
Jungian ideas inform deeper exploration of meaning when that fits. Sessions are offered in English. John aims to help people build clearer choices, steadier mood, and more manageable daily routines.
He focuses on practical steps and deeper understanding so change can happen in both small moments and long-term growth.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Kentucky)
- License 104722 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1871956904 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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
Methods John names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods John names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says, helping them feel heard and understood so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and introduces practical steps to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Narrative Therapy helps people retell difficult life events in new ways, which can reduce their hold on daily life and open paths to change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then suggest a mix of methods. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions to fit how someone prefers to work and the problems they want to address.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be an easier option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, coping tools between sessions, or ongoing check-ins when writing feels more comfortable. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?
John works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and people coping with life changes. He also addresses related areas like abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and family of origin struggles.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is compassionate and practical. Sessions combine listening with concrete techniques such as cognitive strategies, narrative reframing, and mindfulness to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices.
What is his clinical background?
He has 40 years of experience working in clinical settings. That long experience informs a steady style that blends depth work with day-to-day coping skills.
Where is he licensed and based?
He lists the Kentucky LPCC credential and practices from Kentucky.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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