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- Evidence-based methods
- Clinical hypnotherapy
- English language
About John
Dr. John Cooley is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 32 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting and other life difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
He trained in psychological counseling and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. Over three decades he has practiced in outpatient and hospital settings. That range gives familiarity with both short-term problem solving and longer-term therapeutic work.
His approach is eclectic. He draws from humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused treatment. He also uses clinical hypnotherapy as part of his toolkit when appropriate. He matches methods to the issues people bring and to how they prefer to work.
In sessions he listens for what people already do that helps them cope. He then introduces practical skills and strategies to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. He aims to help people notice small changes that add up to better functioning over time.
Many people come for focused symptom relief like anxiety or depression. Others bring relational strain, substance use concerns, eating struggles, or questions about parenting and intimacy. He combines problem-focused techniques with reflective work to help people both feel better and solve recurring problems.
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How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
His stated methods include cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused treatment. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Trauma-focused work addresses the effects of past harm by helping a person process painful memories and reduce their ongoing impact.He also uses humanistic and psychodynamic ideas to explore personal patterns and relationships. Those approaches look at personal values, attachment, and recurring relationship themes. The therapist treats finding the right method as a collaborative process and will work with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs and goals.
The biography does not specify which remote formats he offers. Confirm his current session options before scheduling. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives for people who prefer not to travel. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice so real-world changes can be made between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem and bipolar-related issues.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He follows an eclectic, evidence-based style using humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and trauma-focused approaches and sometimes clinical hypnotherapy as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 32 years of counseling experience in outpatient and hospital settings.
What credential and location information is provided?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing from Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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