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Joni Rodriguez

Joni Rodriguez, LPC

LPC counselor - anxiety and addictions

Texas

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Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 63758
NPI
1780901496
Experience
18 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas
  • Anxiety management
  • Addiction recovery
  • Attachment work

About Joni

Joni Rodriguez is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 18 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related concerns among her main areas of focus. Joni also notes work with grief, intimacy and relationship concerns, ADHD, and issues related to identity and sexuality.

She learned counseling later in life after a personal loss and then completed a Master of Counseling and earned her LPC. That life experience guides how she works with people. Joni also shares that she is a recovering addict with long-term recovery and is active in 12-step communities.

In sessions she draws from several approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to work on thoughts and behaviors, client-centered principles to keep sessions person-focused, and emotion-focused methods to look at relationship patterns and feelings. She says she follows an informed consent model so people understand their options.

Before moving primarily to remote work she gained on-site experience in many settings. That included work with domestic violence survivors, both outpatient and residential addiction programs, children’s residential care, and crisis stabilization. These roles contributed to practical skills in crisis support and behavior-change work.

Joni lists additional focus areas like attachment issues, caregiver stress, body image, and chronic illness concerns. She offers sessions in English and is open to international clients. To begin, the site asks users to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How her approaches work for online sessions

Joni commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused methods in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches skills to try in everyday situations, which can help with anxiety, mood and some addiction-related behaviors. Emotionally-focused work pays attention to how people respond to feelings and to close relationships, and it can help when grief, intimacy or attachment problems are involved.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She discusses different techniques with each person and chooses tools based on the client's goals, preferences and what shows up in sessions. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with her about practical needs like session length or whether you prefer audio-only or video so arrangements fit your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

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 OCDPanic 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

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

Her main areas include stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered listening, and emotionally-focused work to find what fits each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 18 years of experience in counseling and related roles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - in Texas and practices with that credential.

Which languages and international options are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How do fees and subscriptions work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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