
Dr. John Cooley
Compassionate, experienced counselor for adults and families
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Compassionate, experienced counselor for adults and families
Start with Dr. John CooleyLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Dr. John Cooley holds a Master of Arts in Psychological Counseling from Southeast Missouri State University and a Ph.D. in Psychology from California Southern University. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois (license number 180007169) and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist.
With 32 years of clinical experience, Dr. Cooley has worked with adults and families who present with a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns in both outpatient and hospital settings. He addresses issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating disorders, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem issues, and bipolar disorder.
Dr. Cooley employs an eclectic treatment approach, drawing from Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Treatment to match interventions to each person’s needs. He works from the belief that clients have internal resources to create meaningful change and improve their quality of life.
Known for a warm, compassionate manner, Dr. Cooley aims to help clients feel heard, validated, and understood while guiding them to practical solutions and coping skills to manage the challenges they face. He looks forward to supporting individuals and families in their work toward therapeutic goals.
For many common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or major life transitions, online therapy can be just as effective as traditional in-person counseling. Research and clinical practice show that these types of issues often respond well to remote treatment delivered by trained professionals.
One of the main benefits is flexibility - clients can connect with a therapist in the format that best suits their needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to engage from a different location.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to request a different therapist if they feel a change would be a better fit. Online therapy offers an accessible way to receive evidence-informed support for common mental health and life concerns.