Dr. John Cooley , LCPC

Dr. John Cooley holds a Master of Arts degree 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 - a state credential that authorizes him to provide clinical counseling - and is also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, trained to use hypnotic techniques as part of therapy.

With 25 years of counseling experience, he has worked with adults and families across outpatient and hospital settings, addressing a wide range of mental health and substance use concerns. His practice is intentionally eclectic, drawing on multiple theoretical perspectives to match interventions to each person's needs. Among the approaches he uses are humanistic and psychodynamic ideas, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma-focused treatment, chosen to fit the goals and circumstances of the individual or family.

Dr. Cooley works from the belief that people have internal resources they can mobilize to create meaningful change and improve their quality of life. He brings a warm, compassionate manner to sessions, aiming to help clients feel heard, validated, and understood while also supporting them in finding practical solutions and developing coping skills. He looks forward to working with clients who are ready to pursue change.