Joni Obrecht, LPCC

Joni Obrecht is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 17 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and parenting challenges. Her style is warm and interactive, aimed at making clients feel respected and heard from the first session.

Joni uses practical tools to address everyday thinking and habits that get in the way of daily life. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. She also uses Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Her background includes long experience with trauma and abuse, mood conditions such as bipolar disorder, and a wide range of concerns including addiction, intimacy-related issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and codependency. Joni aims to create a non-judgmental space where people can talk through difficult experiences and try new coping skills.

Sessions emphasize concrete skills and small, realistic changes that fit into daily life. Joni works collaboratively to set goals and track progress. She helps people build strategies for managing anger, improving communication, and navigating life transitions.

Clients who want a straightforward, skills-focused approach that still values the person behind the problems may find her style a good fit. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on meeting people where they are, listening closely, and adapting the session to what matters most. It helps when someone needs a supportive, accepting space to sort through feelings and life decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to shift unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It teaches concrete strategies for handling intense emotions and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on practical progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when that suits a day, or remove travel time so people can work on skills between commitments. Ask about current session arrangements when you schedule.