Therapist
John Looney
LPCC
Helpful, direct therapy focused on real-life change
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- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative approach
- Focus on relationships
About John
John Looney is an LPCC licensed therapist based in Ohio with seven years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and mood concerns. He aims to find the right approach for each person and begin practical work quickly.
John keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. He listens first, then helps clients identify one or two manageable changes to try between meetings. He often uses tools that teach coping skills and ways to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions move at a pace set by the client.
His work draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize a person’s goals and pace. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to spot and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active.
John has supported people facing issues like grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and job-related burnout. He also addresses areas such as ADHD, body image, codependency, and work on communication or commitment challenges. He describes his role as a collaborator who helps people try new ways of coping.
Sessions are conducted in English. John works with people facing a wide range of life changes and aims to make therapy practical and understandable. To begin, clients complete a short match questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
John keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. He listens first, then helps clients identify one or two manageable changes to try between meetings. He often uses tools that teach coping skills and ways to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions move at a pace set by the client.
His work draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationships shape current patterns. He also uses client-centered methods that prioritize a person’s goals and pace. Cognitive behavioral strategies are used to spot and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active.
John has supported people facing issues like grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and job-related burnout. He also addresses areas such as ADHD, body image, codependency, and work on communication or commitment challenges. He describes his role as a collaborator who helps people try new ways of coping.
Sessions are conducted in English. John works with people facing a wide range of life changes and aims to make therapy practical and understandable. To begin, clients complete a short match questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
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How John’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape the way someone connects today. In online sessions this can mean talking through past and current relationship patterns and practicing new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, with the therapist offering support and reflection rather than directing change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete techniques to notice and change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or avoidance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. John collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs and what to try first. He will help set goals and adjust methods as progress is made so the plan stays practical and useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or to meet during a transition in life. Remote meetings can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to access support during recovery, caregiving, or busy schedules. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and tools to work well in an online setting.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and related concerns such as grief, caregiver stress, and burnout.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
John uses a straightforward, collaborative style. He listens, helps set clear goals, and offers practical tools to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
He has seven years of experience providing clinical care and supporting people with mood, trauma-related, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
He holds an LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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