Joi Allen-Baaqee, LMHC, LPC

Joi Allen-Baaqee is a licensed mental health professional with 12 years of clinical experience, practicing as an LMHC and an LPC. Her credentials reflect training in counseling and mental health care - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and she draws on that background to support people facing a range of emotional challenges.

She has worked with individuals confronting stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, family conflicts, motivation and issues of self-esteem and confidence. Joi also has experience assisting people managing depression, and she focuses on creating an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly and without judgment. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person s pace when beginning the work of therapy.

Recognizing that reaching out for help can feel daunting, Joi encourages those taking that first step and affirms the courage it requires. She aims to help clients build insight, practical coping strategies, and clearer pathways forward so they can meet life s demands with greater resilience and self-awareness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client s own perspective, creating space for people to explore feelings and values while the therapist offers empathy and support; this approach is well suited to concerns like self-esteem, motivation, and relationship difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical techniques for managing anxiety, depression, and stress through structured exercises and real-world practice.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle attention to thoughts and sensations, which can help reduce reactivity to stress and support coping with mood and anxiety symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joi works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That exploration can include trying different strategies and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Joi is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling, reducing travel time, and making it easier to fit care into daily life. These options help people access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are difficult.