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John Rigney

John Rigney, LPCC

LPCC in Kentucky - Anxiety and life changes

Kentucky

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Credentials
LPCC
License
LPCC, Kentucky / 104722
NPI
1871956904
Experience
40 years
Languages
English
Location
Kentucky
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

About John

John Rigney is an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) in Kentucky with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with people who face stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as attachment issues, family of origin problems, and coping after separation or loss.

Rigney uses straightforward, conversation-based work. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to manage strong feelings. He listens for patterns in relationships and behavior, then helps people try different responses and habits. Many clients come for help with worry about social situations, dealing with past trauma, or navigating major life transitions.

His background blends several approaches. Client-centered methods keep the person's perspective central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at unhelpful thinking and tests new behavior. Jungian ideas and narrative work examine how stories and symbols shape meaning. Mindfulness practices are used to build steady attention in stressful moments.

In session he alternates talking, reflection, and simple exercises people can practice between meetings. He often helps people break problems into small steps so progress feels manageable. Sessions can include looking at relationship patterns, addressing codependency, or planning concrete actions for coping with medical or aging concerns.

People in Kentucky who prefer a thoughtful, long-practice clinician often seek him out for steady support. He works in English and does not take international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of work, focusing on clear listening and reflecting the client's concerns back so they can better understand them. It helps when someone wants a steady, person-focused conversation about their feelings and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces simple experiments and practice tasks to test new ways of thinking. This approach is often useful for anxiety, stress, and unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. He will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as needed in follow-up sessions.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use audio-only options if they prefer not to be on camera or need lower bandwidth. Those practical benefits often help people maintain regular sessions and put new skills into daily routines.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Listed in

Kentucky

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, family of origin concerns, and separation or divorce.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions combine listening with practical steps. He uses conversation, reflection, and exercises to help people test new ways of thinking and acting.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 40 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational challenges.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and practices in Kentucky.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin scheduling a session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

John RigneyLPCC

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