Therapist profile
Dr. John Cooley, LCPC
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180007169
- NPI1992857056
- Experience32 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- Humanistic and psychodynamic
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Clinical hypnotherapy
About John
Dr. John Cooley is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 32 years of clinical experience. He holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling and a Ph.D. in Psychology. He works with adults presenting with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, and related issues.
Dr. Cooley has experience in both outpatient and hospital settings. He has worked with people facing substance use and mental health concerns. His background includes years of direct counseling with adults and family-related concerns.
His approach is eclectic. He draws on Humanistic and Psychodynamic ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-focused work. In practice that means sessions can include talking about patterns, learning practical coping skills, and addressing past hurt that keeps repeating.
He emphasizes building on a person’s existing strengths to make changes that improve daily life. Sessions focus on clear steps and coping strategies as well as exploring the meaning behind difficult feelings. He also uses clinical hypnotherapy as part of his toolbox when appropriate.
People who come for help with anger or relationship strain can expect a mix of skill teaching and deeper exploration. He aims to validate what clients bring while helping them try different responses and notice what changes. To start, clients complete an intake and then set practical goals for counseling.
How sessions work
Approach-focused online sessions and practical skills
Dr. Cooley draws from a few established approaches and uses them in straightforward ways. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills for managing anger, anxiety, and low mood. Trauma-focused work looks at how past hurt keeps shaping reactions now, helping people reduce reactivity and build safer patterns of responding. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. He will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level, trying skill-based tools and deeper exploration as needed. That collaborative process helps shape session plans and targets small, testable changes. The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - shorter check-ins during a break, fewer trips to appointments, or the chance to work from a quieter place. Remote sessions still allow for skills practice, tracking progress, and focused conversations about anger and relationships with an experienced clinician.Areas of focus
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, depression, grief, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, eating concerns, self-esteem, and bipolar symptoms.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses an eclectic approach that mixes Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral, and Trauma-focused ideas to match a person's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 32 years of counseling experience in outpatient and hospital settings working with adults and family-related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology plus a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; confirm any regional details during intake.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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