- ACT techniques
- CBT tools
- Gottman communication
About Joni
Joni Spohn is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in Illinois with 34 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, and other life stressors. Her practice includes support for LGBT concerns, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes.
She has worked both inside and outside hospital settings. That background shaped a practical approach to problem solving. Sessions often include homework that can be worked on during meetings to practice new skills in real time.
Joni uses several well-known therapy approaches to guide her work. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and to build alternatives.
Attachment-based ideas inform how she looks at relationship patterns and emotional responses. The Gottman Method provides tools for couples to improve communication and handle conflict more constructively. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on the person’s experience and goals.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Joni helps people talk through what’s happening, try small experiments, and track what changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Approaches and how online sessions can help
Joni uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. ACT can be useful when anger comes from feeling stuck or from repeated unhelpful reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers concrete exercises to try instead. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management.She also draws on attachment-based ideas to understand how early patterns shape current relationship reactions. That perspective can help when anger shows up in close relationships or when trust and boundaries are tangled. Choosing the right approach is collaborative; she will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in this profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins during a break, or reduce travel time. Discuss format and scheduling during the matching process so sessions match daily life and treatment goals.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, resentment, and related issues such as intimacy and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and problem-focused. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and occasional homework that can be done during sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has 34 years of clinical experience, including work both in and out of hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.