Joni Obrecht , LPCC

Joni Obrecht is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 17 years of clinical experience. She approaches therapy with warmth and a non-judgmental stance, working collaboratively with people to address a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her experience also includes supporting clients with issues related to bipolar disorder, intimacy and sexual concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and other complex presentations.

Joni integrates evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with client-centered and solution-focused strategies, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual’s needs and goals. She aims to create a comfortable and respectful space where people can explore patterns, build skills, and develop practical coping tools. Joni draws on seventeen years of practice to guide clients through change, emphasizing collaboration, clarity, and steady progress toward meaningful goals.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapeutic Work

Joni uses several well-established approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, collaborative environment where the client’s perspective guides the pace and content of sessions - this approach is helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joni works together with clients to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies, adjusting methods over time to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy is responsive and goal-oriented.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy life or to maintain continuity when schedules or circumstances change. Working remotely with licensed professionals and therapists can make consistent support more accessible while still focusing on meaningful progress.