- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-informed work
About Joni
Joni Spohn is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with 34 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, and addiction. Joni also addresses issues like grief, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, and blended family issues.
Her background includes long service in both hospital and community settings. That variety shaped a practical approach that focuses on problem solving and clear steps clients can use between sessions. She often assigns short exercises or reflections and sometimes works through those tasks during a session.
Joni uses a mix of accepted therapies to meet everyday problems. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and next steps. Attachment-informed work helps when relationship patterns and trust are part of the concern.
People meet with her to talk through relationship conflicts, communication problems, infidelity, or the tangled expectations that come with stepfamily life. She also supports those coping with major life changes, caregiving and aging issues, and compassion fatigue related to demanding roles.
Sessions aim to be straightforward and actionable. Joni helps clients set small goals, try targeted exercises, and review what did or didn’t work. The emphasis is on practical change rather than abstract theory.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Joni uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and change the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges because it breaks issues into specific patterns that can be practiced differently.She also works with acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions in line with those values. ACT can help when someone feels stuck by rumination, avoidance, or uncertainty about next steps.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review concerns, try methods in-session, and adjust what they do based on what clients find most helpful. Early sessions often include simple exercises to see what fits best and what produces useful change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are set by the practice. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the available formats when you schedule so you can pick the one that works best for your routine.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
She lists blended family issues among her focus areas and works with adults on merging routines, loyalty conflicts, and step-parenting stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and problem-solving. She uses exercises and homework to test small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 34 years of clinical work experience, including time in hospital and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.