Therapists in the US, UK and Australia

If you need help now

Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use our links to buy.

John Rigney

Therapist · Kentucky

John Rigney

LPCC

Experienced counselor for life transitions

  • 40 years' experience
  • Based in Kentucky
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
Continue with John

Opens BetterHelp, where you can review online therapy options and next steps.

  • 40 years experience
  • Depth oriented care
  • Practical coping skills

About John

John Rigney is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with forty years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. He brings a calm, steady presence to difficult conversations and focuses on what is most useful in the moment.

He uses depth-oriented and client-centered work to help people make sense of painful experiences. Sessions often include practical skills like thought reframing along with space to reflect on life patterns. The goal is clearer thinking and better ways to cope day to day.

John also helps people process grief, relationship transitions, and wounds from the past. He pays attention to attachment dynamics and family of origin issues that shape current struggles. Many clients find it useful to combine short-term problem solving with longer-term reflection.

His approach blends Jungian ideas, narrative work, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral tools. That mix lets him address both immediate symptoms and deeper patterns. He adapts methods to each person's needs rather than following a fixed plan.

John practices in Kentucky and conducts sessions in English. He aims to create a respectful, non-judgmental space where clients can build resilience, clarify goals, and take manageable steps toward meaningful change.

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

Credentials

Kentucky

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

John often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on empathic listening and meeting each person where they are. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they sort through hard emotions. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches specific tools to reduce anxiety and low mood.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments from different locations. If you want to know which session formats are available, confirm current options before booking. The focus is on finding a workable rhythm for sessions so therapeutic work can continue alongside everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as attachment difficulties, grief, and family of origin problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He combines a client-centered, depth-oriented stance with practical tools. Sessions blend reflective exploration with concrete strategies like cognitive reframing and mindfulness.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has forty years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is an LPCC, listed as KY LPCC, and practices in Kentucky.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Back to all therapists

If you need help now

This directory is not a crisis line, a hospice or an emergency service. If someone is in danger, or a medical situation is getting worse, call the emergency number or the care team looking after them.

United States
Call or text 988
Emergency 911
United Kingdom
Samaritans 116 123
Emergency 999
Australia
Lifeline 13 11 14
Emergency 000

John RigneyReview online therapy options on BetterHelp.

Continue with John