About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Joni
Joni Spohn is an Illinois LCSW with 34 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting strain, and related issues.
She sees individuals and uses straightforward problem solving in sessions. Joni has worked in hospitals and community settings. She often suggests small exercises or homework, and sometimes those tasks are done together during a session.
Her style draws on practical therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered approaches. That means sessions can include noticing thoughts and values, practicing new behaviors, and focusing on what matters most to the client.
Attachment-based ideas inform work around relationship patterns and intimacy issues. The Gottman Method is used when talking about communication problems, trust, and infidelity-related concerns. She also supports people with family and parenting stress without running family therapy sessions unless discussed first.
Joni tends to keep language plain. Conversations are aimed at clarifying problems, testing small changes, and building skills that fit daily life. People looking for a clinician who mixes direct problem solving with reflective exploration may find this approach helpful.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and doing therapy online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, committed steps toward them. It helps with anxiety, avoidance, and making choices that matter more than immediate comfort.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and how early connections shape current reactions. This can be useful when working on intimacy, communication, and relationship trust issues.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to the concerns, discuss options, and suggest an approach based on goals and preferences. Plans can be adjusted as work progresses so the method fits the person's life and needs.
If you plan to work online, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove transit time. Talk with the therapist about how session length and frequency can be arranged to suit your schedule.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and direct, using problem solving, short exercises, and reflective conversation. Homework is commonly suggested and may be done in session.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience working in both hospital and community clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Does she offer therapy in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.