Joni Obrecht, LPCC

Joni Obrecht is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 17 years of clinical experience. As an LPCC she holds professional training to assess and treat a wide range of emotional and behavioral challenges, and she is also TF-CBT certified - trained specifically in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to address trauma-related symptoms. Joni offers a warm, interactive, and non-judgmental style that emphasizes safety, respect, and collaboration as people work through difficult life experiences.

She has supported individuals facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, relationship and parenting concerns, grief and loss, anger and impulse-control problems, domestic violence effects, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, personality disorder symptoms, phobias, sleep disturbances, bipolar disorder, and other complex issues. Her practice also attends to struggles such as addictions, intimacy-related concerns, caregiver stress, body image and self-esteem difficulties, codependency, and career or life-stage transitions.

Joni draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused strategies, and trauma-informed practices to tailor care to each person’s needs. She structures treatment collaboratively, adjusting techniques to match individual goals and preferences. When someone is ready to begin, Joni offers steady support through each step of the healing and growth process.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Joni commonly uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, empathetic space where the person’s priorities guide the work and the therapist offers support and reflection to foster insight and growth. CBT is a structured approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies and teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right fit is part of the process, and Joni approaches this collaboratively. She works with each person to explore which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences and adjusts the plan over time so the approach remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Joni is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit appointments into busy schedules and to connect from different locations. These options make it easier to access regular support, maintain continuity of care, and try different session formats to see what works best for the individual and their changing needs.