John Looney, LPCC

John Looney is an LPCC clinician based in Ohio with seven years of experience in counseling. He introduces himself in a friendly, straightforward way and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel better. He aims to meet each person where they are and to help find approaches that fit their situation. He works with common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He also supports people facing trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and confidence issues, and challenges tied to ADHD or chronic illness. Discussions in sessions tend to be direct and goal-oriented so clients can notice change in day-to-day life. John uses a mix of well known therapy styles to match each person's needs. He draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at patterns in close relationships. Cognitive behavioral methods help people spot and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindful skills and emotion-regulation tools are used for strong emotions and stress. Sessions are collaborative. John describes the work as finding the right puzzle piece for each client, which means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting when needed. He encourages practical exercises clients can try between sessions. People who prefer plain language and step-by-step plans tend to connect with his approach. He aims to make therapy feel approachable and focused on everyday improvements rather than long, abstract explanations.

How his approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior. It helps people understand why they react a certain way in close relationships and supports building different habits of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try, then check progress and adjust the plan as needed. Because specific session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy for fitting sessions into a busy life, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online work can also make it simpler to use written exercises, share tools between sessions, and practice skills in real time while staying in familiar routines. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to match each person’s schedule and needs.