Joni Obrecht, LPCC

Joni Obrecht is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 17 years in practice. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, or major life changes. She aims to make sessions feel comfortable and respectful so people can talk through what matters most to them.

Her style is interactive and down-to-earth. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and dialectical behavior techniques. Sessions are practical and geared toward small, manageable changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Joni often works with people facing trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses a wide range of related issues such as chronic illness, caregiver strain, body image, codependency, and career stress. Her approach adapts to the needs of each person rather than following a single formula.

She favors straightforward strategies like behavior experiments, skill-building, and step-by-step problem solving. Conversations combine empathy with tools clients can try between sessions. Progress is reviewed regularly so plans can be adjusted as goals change.

Joni offers multiple online session formats to fit different schedules. People who want practical, collaborative therapy with clear strategies for coping and change may find her approach a good match.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Joni uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and many day-to-day problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person leads the goals and the therapist follows with support and reflection.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. Joni will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as needs change. The therapist aims for clear plans, measurable steps, and regular check-ins so clients know what to expect.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video is good for deeper discussion and skill practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed, and chat or messaging can support brief check-ins, homework, or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other daily routines.