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John Looney, LPCC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About John

John Looney is an LPCC clinician based in Ohio who has built seven years of practice helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and related concerns.

Background and approach

He uses his clinical training to support clients working on self-esteem, confidence, motivation, grief, mood concerns, and a broad range of life adjustments including ADHD and career transitions. John frames therapy as a collaborative search for what fits each person's needs, drawing on several evidence-informed methods to tailor sessions.

His work includes approaches that focus on emotional bonds and attachment, skills-based strategies for managing thoughts and behaviors, and trauma-focused processing when appropriate. He describes the therapeutic process as finding the right puzzle piece for each client and emphasizes practical steps toward clearer coping and better daily functioning.

Sessions are conducted in English and are organized around client goals, whether those involve improving communication, addressing intimacy or identity concerns, coping with chronic stress or pain, or exploring patterns tied to attachment and self-image. John combines a direct clinical background with an approachable manner aimed at steady progress over time.

Approach-Based Online Care for Everyday Challenges

John integrates client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR to provide varied pathways for change. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own priorities and fosters a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. EMDR focuses on processing distressing memories and sensations related to trauma to reduce their ongoing impact.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each person to identify goals, try methods that suit their needs, and adjust techniques over time so the care reflects personal preferences and progress.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care from home or work, and use the communication style that feels most comfortable while working through their concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does John commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, mood concerns like depression and bipolar, grief, and ADHD among other areas.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach blends client-centered collaboration with evidence-based methods, focusing on practical skills, emotional patterns, and trauma processing as needed.
What is his clinical background and experience level?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and draws on multiple therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each client.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds the credential LPCC with the Ohio license number OH LPCC E.2606400 and practices in Ohio.
Does he work with clients in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

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

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English