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John Looney

Practical, collaborative therapy focused on real-life change

LPCC Ohio

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About John

John Looney is an LPCC-credentialed therapist practicing in Ohio with seven years of clinical experience. He uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

John emphasizes a collaborative process that looks for the right therapeutic 'fit' for each person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. His work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside attachment-informed and client-centered strategies to address issues such as relationship struggles, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and ADHD-related coping.

John also offers support for complex areas including bipolar mood challenges, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and communication or control issues. John aims to partner with clients to identify practical skills and insight that align with their goals.

He accepts sessions through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging and works in English. Prospective clients begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

His licensing is listed as OH LPCC E.2606400.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

John frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and everyday stressors. Attachment-Based Therapy is another part of his work, focusing on how early and current relationship patterns affect emotional regulation and closeness in adult relationships. Each approach is explained in straightforward terms and applied to the specific concerns a person brings.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He partners with clients to explore which methods feel most useful for their goals, adjusting techniques over time based on feedback, progress, and personal preference so therapy remains aligned with the client's needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and circumstances. These options make it possible to continue consistent work from home, during travel, or when in-person visits are impractical, while preserving the same goal-focused, skills-based orientation used in face-to-face care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, self-esteem, grief, ADHD, and related areas such as body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and practical, drawing on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside attachment-informed and client-centered methods to build skills and insight tailored to each person.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has seven years of experience working with diverse clinical concerns and applies that experience to help clients find the right therapeutic strategies for their goals.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is licensed as an LPCC with the designation OH LPCC E.2606400 and provides services while based in Ohio.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Services are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with him?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

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