John Rigney, LPCC

John Rigney is an LPCC with forty years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult emotional times. He works with individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. He aims to provide calm, steady support so people can make sense of what they are going through.

He approaches therapy in a way that values each person’s story and inner life. Sessions focus on clearing immediate problems and also understanding recurring patterns that keep people stuck. The work can include looking at relationships, family history, and how past hurts shape present choices.

Practical tools are part of sessions when they help - for example, strategies from cognitive behavioral work to manage anxious thoughts. At the same time he pays attention to deeper meaning and personal growth using narrative and Jungian ideas. Mindfulness practices are offered to build tolerance for strong feelings.

John emphasizes a respectful, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can talk freely and try things out. He supports people facing challenges related to abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, and coping with medical issues such as cancer. The goal is clearer choices and stronger coping over time.

People interested in working together can expect a collaborative process. He listens closely, helps set practical goals, and adjusts methods to fit what each person needs and prefers.

Approaches that shape online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. It helps when someone needs a non-judgmental space to sort feelings and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and try small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. It is useful for managing panic, worry, and low mood. Jungian ideas and narrative work look at life stories, symbols, and recurring themes to help people find meaning and shift long-standing patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. That conversation helps decide whether more practical strategies, deeper exploration, or a mix of both will be used in sessions.

Confirm current session formats before booking to know exactly what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use mindfulness exercises and thought-tracking worksheets between meetings to keep progress moving forward.