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John Looney

John Looney

LPCC

Ohio

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In their wordsCompassionate, practical therapy for life changes

Key details

Credentials
LPCC
License
LPCC, Ohio / E.2606400
NPI
1942810692
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Down-to-earth approach
  • Focus on relationships
  • Skill-based work

About John

John Looney is an LPCC licensed clinician practicing in Ohio with seven years of experience. He offers straightforward support for people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or wrestling with relationship and self-esteem concerns. He also helps those coping with trauma, motivation struggles, and changes that life brings.

John uses clear, practical conversation to figure out what matters most to each person. He listens first, then works with clients to find approaches that fit their situation. Sessions aim to build skills, calm overwhelming feelings, and help someone feel more steady day to day.

His background includes methods that focus on relationships and thinking patterns. Those approaches are chosen to match what each person needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Clients can expect a calm, down-to-earth style in sessions.

John also supports people with concerns such as ADHD, caregiver stress, body image, sexual expression and kink, chronic illness, and work or career strain. He can talk through intimacy-related issues, grief, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster as part of broader life challenges.

Sessions emphasize practical skills and changes that matter in daily life. John helps people try new ways of responding to stress and relationship problems so they can move forward. To begin, he asks a few questions to match goals and then schedules follow-up work.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationships influence emotions and behavior. It helps people understand patterns in how they connect and respond to others, and can be useful for relationship stress and attachment issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It breaks big problems into smaller, manageable steps and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. John will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences rather than assuming one approach will suit everyone. Together they review what’s helping and adjust the plan as needed.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time so sessions can occur between work or family obligations. Talk with the therapist about pacing, homework, and how sessions will be structured to match your life and needs.

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 kinds of problems does John help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem concerns, grief, and many life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

John uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on listening first and then building skills to manage feelings and relationships.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience working with a range of concerns and life challenges.

What credentials and location apply to his practice?

John holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are costs handled for sessions?

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

How do I get started if I want to work with him?

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