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Joseph Rifici (He/Him)

Experienced CBT-focused counselor offering practical support

LPCC Ohio

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Joseph

Joseph Rifici is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 14 years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He trained in community counseling and began his career working in residential addiction treatment, providing individual and group therapy, brief family interventions, crisis care, and case management for adults with chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders.

Over time he moved into leadership roles that included supervising staff and coordinating clinical operations, then transitioned to delivering outpatient services in personal settings. His practice blends cognitive behavioral techniques with a warm, client-centered stance, and he has received advanced CBT training from the Beck Institute.

Joseph also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and existential perspectives as appropriate, tailoring interventions to match each person’s needs. He works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar conditions, and stress-related problems.

Outside of work he enjoys reading, hiking, music, and time with family and his cat Charlie.

Evidence-Informed Methods and Online Care



Joseph often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and addiction-related behaviors. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through mindful action, useful for coping with life changes and persistent emotional pain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs with each person and adapt methods over time so treatment fits their situation and evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and travel commitments while still receiving regular therapeutic guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, bipolar issues, ADHD, and intimacy-related difficulties.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Joseph combines cognitive behavioral methods with a warm, client-centered attitude and incorporates elements of ACT, DBT, and existential therapy as needed to suit a client’s goals.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 14 years of experience, including work in residential addiction treatment, leadership supervising clinical teams, and delivering outpatient services in personal organizations.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He practices in Ohio and holds the credential OH LPCC E.0900203-SUPV as a licensed professional clinical counselor.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with this therapist?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in starting therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English