Joni Obrecht

Joni Obrecht is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and other life challenges. Joni aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what matters to them.

Her style is warm and interactive. She listens closely and works with each person to build a plan that fits their goals and day-to-day life. Sessions often include practical skills for managing emotions, new ways to handle difficult thoughts, and steps to improve communication with others.

Joni has long experience supporting people through trauma, addictions, bipolar disorder, and chronic health concerns such as cancer and caregiver stress. She also addresses issues like parenting strain, intimacy problems, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue that can come with caregiving and end-of-life situations.

Her clinical approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior techniques, existential questions about meaning, and solution-focused work. These tools are used flexibly to match what a person needs in the moment.

People looking for someone who listens without judgment and helps them take concrete steps often find her approach practical. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood. It helps when someone needs space to name feelings and make their own choices about next steps. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and mood challenges because it breaks problems into manageable steps. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for handling intense emotions and improving relationships. DBT can help with anger, emotion regulation, and building safer ways to cope.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods as therapy progresses. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as different tools prove helpful.

Session format options are not listed in the source biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or reduce travel time to appointments. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit daily life.