John Rigney, LPCC

John Rigney is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with forty years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. He takes a compassionate, patient approach and aims to make therapy straightforward and understandable.

Rigney emphasizes listening first and then working with each person to identify practical steps forward. He uses a depth-oriented style that encourages people to reflect on personal history and current patterns. Sessions aim to build resilience and clearer self-understanding over time.

He often addresses issues tied to relationships and identity, including attachment concerns, codependency, abandonment, and commitment difficulties. He also works with people facing medical or life-stage challenges such as cancer, aging, and the emotional strain that can accompany those experiences.

His approach draws on a range of methods including client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, narrative work, Jungian ideas about meaning, and mindfulness practices. Those tools are used to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and make sense of painful memories or recurring problems.

Sessions are intended to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs. Rigney supports people who want to explore deep emotional material as well as those seeking concrete strategies to manage symptoms and daily stressors.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects what they say, and helps them find their own solutions; this can help with anxiety, depression, and relationship distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. It is helpful for stress, anxiety, and managing mood by introducing small experiments and new skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as goals change and new issues come up.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions fit into a busy day. It can also allow focusing on techniques like CBT worksheets or guided mindfulness without needing extra time for commutes.