Joni Rodriguez

Compassionate counselor combining structure and empathy

LPC Texas

Experience: 18 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Joni

Joni Rodriguez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 18 years of clinical experience. Her path into counseling began after profound personal loss and recovery from addiction, experiences that helped shape a compassionate, empathetic practice.

Background and approach

She draws on her life experience and formal training to support people facing trauma, mood disorders, and addictive behaviors, as well as a broad range of emotional and interpersonal concerns. Her work blends structured and relational methods to match each person’s needs, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and attachment-informed perspectives.

Joni emphasizes informed consent and collaboration, helping clients understand therapeutic choices and take an active role in their progress. She is also a member of the LGBTQIA community and identifies as neurodivergent, which informs her awareness of diverse identities and lived experiences.

Joni’s background includes extensive on-site work with survivors of domestic violence, outpatient and residential addiction services for men and women, children’s residential settings, and crisis stabilization. She accepts international clients and offers a variety of online session formats to increase accessibility for those seeking support.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with coping and decision-making. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current emotional responses, helping people address intimacy, trust, and relational difficulties. These approaches can be blended with client-centered care to keep sessions grounded in the individual's goals and pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work collaboratively to determine which methods fit a client's needs, values, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps tailor strategies and pacing so the work feels relevant and manageable for each person.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for varied schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and to choose the way of working that feels most comfortable, whether through real-time conversation or written exchanges that allow time for reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Areas of focus include trauma and PTSD, addictions, depression, anxiety, and a wide range of interpersonal and life-change issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, and career stress.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

The approach mixes structured techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and attachment-informed methods, emphasizing collaboration and informed consent so clients can engage actively in shaping treatment.

What experience does the therapist bring to sessions?

Joni has 18 years of experience, including work with domestic violence survivors, outpatient and residential addiction programs, children’s residential care, and crisis stabilization.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

She holds the credential LPC and is licensed in Texas as TX LPC 63758. Her practice is based in Texas.

In what languages can I work with this clinician?

Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist also accepts international clients who are comfortable working in English.

What session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English