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John Looney

John Looney

Ohio

Practical, relationship-focused counseling

  • 7 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LPCC
License
LPCC, Ohio ยท E.2606400
NPI
1942810692
Based in
Ohio
  • Sleep and rest
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship issues

About John

John Looney is an LPCC licensed counselor practicing in Ohio. He brings seven years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people with stress, anxiety, sleep concerns, relationship issues, and trauma. John speaks English and works with adults seeking practical support for day-to-day struggles.

John uses a straightforward approach in sessions. He aims to find the specific pieces that fit a person's situation and builds a plan from there. Conversations are meant to be clear and focused on what a person wants to change or understand.

He draws on methods that emphasize how relationships and thinking patterns shape feelings and behavior. That helps when someone is dealing with grief, low self-esteem, or the aftermath of past hurt. He also brings tools for handling strong emotions, managing mood swings, and improving sleep-related struggles.

Sessions tend to center on immediate needs and skills people can use between meetings. John helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try different ways of responding, and track progress over time. He also supports clients who are navigating identity questions, career stress, caregiving strain, and the kinds of pressures that lead to compassion fatigue.

People interested in starting work with John are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to his availability. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and he does not take international clients.

How these approaches guide online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships influence feelings and behavior. In practice this means looking at patterns in close relationships and trying new ways of connecting that feel safer and more satisfying. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches clear tools to test unhelpful thoughts and to build habits that reduce anxiety and improve mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can be revisited if something is not helping.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue regular appointments when life circumstances change, while the therapist and client adjust pace and focus together.

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

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does John commonly address?

John helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, and related issues listed in his specialties.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a practical, down-to-earth style that focuses on finding what fits each person. Sessions emphasize clear conversation and actionable steps to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

John has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns from mood and anxiety to trauma and relationship challenges.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He is an LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and he practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted.

What session formats are available?

The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How does pricing work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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