Joi Allen-Baaqee is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work in Massachusetts.
01About Joi
Joi Allen-Baaqee is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 12 years of clinical experience to her work in Massachusetts. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and struggles with self-esteem. Joi offers a calm, straightforward style that many find encouraging when they first reach out for help.
Her sessions aim to be open and nonjudgmental. She listens to what matters most to each person and helps them name the problems they want to change.
Background and approach
Conversations often center on practical steps that can be tried between sessions. Joi uses client-centered approaches alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques. That mix lets her balance exploring emotions with concrete tools for changing unhelpful thinking and behavior.
She also draws on motivational interviewing when people want help finding drive and staying on track. Her background includes work with issues related to relationships, family conflict, parenting stress, grief, trauma and abuse, and addiction. Joi also addresses workplace stress, social anxiety, and concerns that come up in midlife or young adulthood.
She is experienced with multicultural and LGBT topics and aims to make space for identity-related concerns. People who choose Joi often want straightforward guidance and a partner in problem solving. She helps clients set realistic goals and tests small changes to see what works.
Her approach is collaborative and focused on practical progress.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Massachusetts)
- License LMHC10200 · expires December 2027
- LCPC (Maine)
- License CC6811 · expires August 2026
- LCMHC (Vermont)
- License 068.0134924 · expires January 2027
- LCMHC (New Hampshire)
- License 2613 · expires March 2027
- LCPC (Idaho)
- License 5371945 · expires January 2027
- LPC (Connecticut)
- License 8069 · expires January 2027
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH24940 · expires March 2027
- LCMHC (Utah)
- License 14224503-6004 · expires September 2026
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0022390 · expires August 2027
- LPMHC (Delaware)
- License PC-0011878 · expires September 2026
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-24125 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1790020956 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Joi names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
These are the methods Joi names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience without judgment. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps name concerns, and supports them in choosing next steps that feel right.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and to build habits that reduce anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful reactions.
Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment and to how emotions feel in the body. Small practices taught in sessions can help people notice their reactions and respond more calmly to stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Joi will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats offer practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people keep a visual connection when that matters. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between appointments or fit short updates into a break at work. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to use alongside daily routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Joi commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, and parenting challenges.
What is Joi's general therapy style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, blending practical tools with listening so people can try small changes between sessions.
How long has Joi been practicing?
Joi has 12 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care.
What credentials and location are listed for Joi?
She holds MA LMHC and CO LPC credentials and practices with a Massachusetts location noted.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Joi offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Joi?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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