Joni Obrecht is a licensed counselor with 17 years of clinical experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions.
01About Joni
Joni Obrecht is a licensed counselor with 17 years of clinical experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and life transitions. She works with adults who are coping with grief, addiction, trauma, parenting strain, career challenges, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy.
Joni aims to make sessions feel respectful and nonjudgmental so people can talk openly about what matters most to them. Her style is warm and interactive.
Background and approach
She blends client-centered work with practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Joni also uses solution-focused techniques to help people set small, reachable goals and track progress between sessions. Across her practice she has supported people through trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, chronic pain and medical issues, and complicated family situations like blended households and divorce.
She also addresses concerns such as compassion fatigue, addictive behaviors, body image, and caregiver stress. Joni adapts steps to each person’s situation rather than using a single script. Joni holds the credential LPCC, which means she is licensed to provide clinical counseling in Ohio.
She offers sessions in English and works with people who prefer therapy online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation, practical coping strategies, and collaborative planning. Joni helps clients notice what’s working, try new skills, and adjust plans as life shifts.
02Credentials
- LPCC (Ohio)
- License E.0501223-SUPV · expires May 2027
- NPI
- 1730203290 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Joni lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Joni names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Joni 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
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and building a respectful connection so people feel heard and understood; online sessions allow that same presence through conversation and shared goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches clear strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which translates well to video or text because homework and thought records can be reviewed together. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, and those skills can be practiced and coached over phone or messaging in short, focused exchanges.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with solution-focused steps to make quick changes, then adding CBT or DBT skills as needed. The plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and practicing skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or health routines.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Joni address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, parenting stress, bipolar disorder, and many life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, interactive, and client-centered, using practical CBT and DBT skills along with solution-focused steps to set and reach goals.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including trauma, mood disorders, and complicated life stressors.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds the credential LPCC and is licensed in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be booked as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
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