Joni Obrecht , LPCC

Joni Obrecht is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 17 years of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions, relationships, and trauma. She brings a warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental manner to her work, creating an environment where clients can feel respected and supported as they address issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship struggles, parenting concerns, grief and loss, anger, domestic violence, impulse control, OCD, personality disorders, phobias, sleep difficulties, and bipolar disorder.

Joni integrates a range of evidence-informed methods to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance, and solution-focused strategies to set practical goals and track progress. She is TF-CBT certified, a trauma-focused form of CBT that is specifically designed to support recovery from traumatic experiences. Her practice is also trauma-informed and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration and respect for each client’s preferences and pace.

Whether addressing addiction, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, career stress, or compassion fatigue, Joni aims to meet clients where they are and help them develop concrete coping skills and meaningful change. She works to structure treatment around individual goals and strengths, guiding clients step by step toward greater resilience and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Joni often draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so the individual feels valued and understood - it is helpful for a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. CBT is a skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more adaptive patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, conflict, and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joni works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, values, and circumstances. She tailors interventions and adjusts techniques as progress unfolds, inviting client feedback and participation in planning treatment.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and therapists can also connect through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still receiving structured, goal-oriented support.