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Joni Rodriguez, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Joni is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Joni. View 40 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

Joni is an amazing therapist. I honestly wouldn’t be able to do the things I do without talking to her. Even just a little chat outside our sessions is enough to help. She listens so well and her responses are so amazing. Not only that she connects to you as a person. You don’t have to worry about being professional or it being awkward she goes at your pace. And is just an amazing person.

Reviewed November 2024

She is amazing!

Reviewed November 2024

More about Joni

  • 17 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello, and thanks for visiting my profile! My top specialties as a clinician include PTSD and Trauma, Addiction (both chemical and behavioral), along with Depression and other mood disorders. My therapeutic approaches involve pulling from many counseling techniques to find an approach that best fits the individual client. Some of those techniques include Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, Reality, and Narrative type therapies. I use an informed consent model, as knowledge equals empowerment.

A little about me - Counseling was something I had always wanted to do, but I didn't pursue it until later in life. Years ago, I lost a spouse to suicide, and the grief was consuming. Once I was able to see more clearly, I enrolled in a Master of Counseling program in hopes of being able to ease the grief of others in similar situations. I did get my degree and My LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) license, and also accumulated significant life experience which, in short, has helped me become the therapist I want to be. For example, I am a recovering addict, going on fourteen years' clean time, and am active in twelve step recovery. Also, I speak Conversational Spanish, and am also a member of the LGBTQIA community .

Before making my decision to become a remote-based therapist, I accumulated significant on-site work experience. Some of that includes working with domestic violence survivors, addiction (men's and women's, both out patient and residential), plus children's residential, and crisis stabilization. In addition, I am part owner of an online suicide prevention group. I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions LGBT Relationship issues Depression Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hoarding Immigration issues Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sex addiction Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Trichotillomania Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems

Licenses

Joni Rodriguez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780901496.

  • LPC · Texas · 63758 · Expires January 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Joni Rodriguez

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

40 reviews

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Joni is an amazing therapist. I honestly wouldn’t be able to do the things I do without talking to her. Even just a little chat outside our sessions is enough to help. She listens so well and her responses are so amazing. Not only that she connects to you as a person. You don’t have to worry about being professional or it being awkward she goes at your pace. And is just an amazing person.

Reviewed November 2024

She is amazing!

Reviewed November 2024

I have the ongoing privilege of working with Joni Rodriguez, and I can’t speak highly enough about the positive impact she has had on my life. From the very first session, I felt understood and supported. Joni's expertise in PTSD and trauma is evident, and her ability to tailor her therapeutic approach to my specific needs made all the difference. Joni's approach is both compassionate and empowering, and I always feel like an active participant in my healing journey. She has a deep understanding of grief and loss, which resonated with me on a personal level and her empathetic perspective that truly sets her apart. What I appreciate most about Joni is her genuine commitment to my well-being. She not only guides me through my struggles but also provided me with the tools and knowledge to continue growing and healing outside of our sessions. Her professionalism, combined with her warm and approachable demeanor, creates a safe and trusting environment where I feel comfortable opening up and working through some of my most challenging issues. I highly recommend Joni to anyone seeking a therapist who is not only skilled but also deeply caring and dedicated. My experience with her has been transformative, and I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance she provides.

Reviewed August 2024

Joni is pleasant and attentive to my situation. She gives sound advice and provides options on coping with various issues. She’s also encouraging and patient, allowing me to speak my mind freely. Glad to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed August 2024

Very personable and easy to talk to

Reviewed August 2024

I would highly recommend Joni to anyone looking for a professional therapist. Joni is very responsive and insightful. Always works with me and my crazy schedule, and provides me with great therapeutic help. Always has great articles or worksheets to help me overcome several issues. 5/5 stars!

Reviewed July 2024

I have just started my treatment with Joni but she's been absolutely incredible so far. While being very gentle and friendly, she is supportive but also a great source of information and skills to help aid me with my issues. This is the first time I have actually enjoyed working with a therapist and truly feel like she will be able to help me with my issues and help me become a happier person because of it.

Reviewed June 2024

She is absolutely wonderful and very easy to talk to.

Reviewed June 2024

Joni is attentive to my concerns and at the end of our sessions I always feel a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

Reviewed June 2024

Joni is a great therapist. She makes me feel comfortable, heard and respected. She helps me work through my issues and address challenges.

Reviewed June 2024

Joni is a great therapist. She’s positive, understanding, sympathetic and empathetic, supportive and gentle in her pushing me to keep moving forward in this new, often scary chapter of my life.

Reviewed June 2024

The best support as always

Reviewed May 2024

She's the best! Not only does she help me talk about my struggles, but I know if I dump a huge rant on her or on my journal for her- she will read it. Give some words of advice/ encouragements/ support, depending on the situation, and she will reach out about it during our session. She's excellent about reminding me to schedule my sessions and understanding about my Autistic and ADHD struggles. I've missed more than a few sessions without feeling guilted. As long as I keep up my communication, it's a 2 way street based on respect. I adore her and only hope I do right as her patient. I know she's in my corner, she checks on me, she validates me, and sometimes she just listens. Sometimes that's all I need. But biggest thing for me is knowing that she's fighting for my best interests. I've been gaslight so much that just having that simple validation has been amazing on my psyche. I'm better for having known her.

Reviewed April 2024

Joni is always considerate and empathetic. She listens to me. I feel like we connected immediately. I’m grateful that I have Joni to help me work through my issues.

Reviewed February 2024

I am so grateful for joining Better Help and being matched with Joni. She’s an amazing therapist who listens and accepts me for who I’m trying to become. She’s helped me grow emotionally and move through my trauma at my pace. She gives me tools to help me through my difficult times and reminds me of my growth. My mental health would still be so dismal and poor if not for Better Help and Joni.

Reviewed February 2024

A great doctor who understands LGBTQi+ individuals who have drug addiction problems.

Reviewed November 2022

Joni understood me completely starting from my very first message, and guided me expertly through my ups and downs. I can say she’s the best therapist I’ve had.

Reviewed January 2024

She is an amazing therapist. Highly recommend.

Reviewed November 2023

Joni has been nothing but supportive from the very start. When I told her my initial concerns, she did everything that she could, even outside of our sessions, to help me. When I told her I was hoping to explore other avenues of therapy with her, she was enthusiastic and more than happy to continue our sessions. I have learned about myself more than I have in YEARS being with Joni. She always finds a way to help me understand things that I come up short in, and when I tell her my progress, she is extremely supportive and positive. I would recommend Joni to anyone and everyone.

Reviewed September 2023

Joni is a very sweet and understanding therapist who invests a deep care in her natural state. Conversations are easy to get through as she knows exactly what to say! I admire her heart and kind words. Thank you Joni!

Reviewed September 2023

Joni has been helping me for little over a month. I have borderline and am in recovery for eating disorders. I’m also suffering with panick attacks. However she’s has been helping me learn to cope through the hard days and to achieve good days. She always brings me a sense of calm and back to reality when my anxiety takes over. I highly recommend her

Reviewed September 2023

Ms. Rodriguez is very friendly, professional, and knowledgable. I would recommend her.

Reviewed July 2023

Joni has been very attentive and understanding when we speak. She's professional, but still comfortable to talk to and very personable.

Reviewed May 2023

Joni listens to me. Sometimes I need to just talk my way through my issues and she gives input at the end. Other times we have back and forth throughout. I feel absolutely comfortable coming forth and sharing my problems with Joni and always look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed May 2023

We've just now begun the process of getting started up with therapy and I'm already very happy with Joni... She was the perfect match for me, and her down to earth way about how she carries herself makes very easy for me to open up to her!

Reviewed April 2023

Joni is a wonderful and kind person, and I’m very happy that she was my first experience with a therapist. After only a few months, I had settled everything that I was facing and have never felt better. I cannot recommend Joni enough!

Reviewed March 2023

Joni is amazing. She always listens and helps me keep track of where I'm going. We're finding all the things I need help with!

Reviewed March 2023

Join is empathetic, kind and an intuitive therapist. If you need understanding and guidance that will lead you on a path to healing, I recommend Joni

Reviewed March 2023

she’s amazing! she’s easy to talk to, helpful with advice, and not afraid to tell me when i’m the problem.

Reviewed April 2023

Joni is wonderful. She really listens to me and gives me information to help. No judgement or criticism just helpful tips, advice, or just simply a listening ear when needed.

Reviewed April 2023

Joni has been great as a therapist. Very supportive and I feel really comfortable confiding in her. I also love the fact that she takes the time to set up milestones to help me reach my goals.

Reviewed February 2023

Joni helped me with managing depression and other difficult parts of my life. She is very nice to talk to and I would recommend her to everyone!

Reviewed January 2023

Joni has been a positive addition to my quest for transformation.

Reviewed January 2023

Joni is an amazing therapist. She is an active listener and extremely empathetic and supportive. She has been very helpful to me just in the short time we’ve been working together. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2022

Joni has been great. She is empathetic but also doesn't let me get away with any crap, which I personally need and appreciate. She's funny and I was immediately comfortable, which is saying something as I was very nervous and tend to be pretty shy. She's practical and supportive and hilarious too.

Reviewed December 2022

Joni is understanding, kind, and down to earth. I feel supported as I work through the things that brought me to seek help. I would highly recommend working with her. I have a long way to go but I am already able to communicate with my loved ones a lot easier. Thank you Joni!!!

Reviewed November 2022

Joni has been very helpful in my struggle with depression and anxiety!

Reviewed November 2022

Joni allows me to speak freely and really lets me dig deep into my brain. She offers many things to say to myself throughout the week that have saved me. She gives me an alternative narrative to look at things with that have made difficult situations so much lighter. Thank you!

Reviewed November 2022

Joni Rodriguez is such a great listener and so east to connect with. Joni Rodriguez gives me goals every week that feel attainable and lots of resources. I feel like I am truly making progress and therapy has been such a positive experience.

Reviewed September 2022

Joni responds in a timely manner. She shows that she has read and is acknowledging my concerns. She helps me find solutions and lets me work around some of them for myself. Joni is doing a fantastic job.

Reviewed September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Joni Rodriguez offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Joni Rodriguez works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Joni Rodriguez speak?

Joni Rodriguez speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Joni Rodriguez have?

Joni Rodriguez has 17 years of experience.

Where is Joni Rodriguez licensed to practice?

Joni Rodriguez is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Joni Rodriguez accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Joni Rodriguez accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Joni Rodriguez offer?

Joni Rodriguez offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

How can I communicate with Joni Rodriguez?

Joni Rodriguez can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Joni Rodriguez?

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