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- ACT
- CBT
- Gottman Method
About Joni
Joni Spohn, LCSW, is licensed in Illinois and has 34 years of clinical experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, self-esteem, and related issues using approaches she lists in her work. Her stated style emphasizes problem solving and affirming people’s experiences, with practical tasks often given as homework that can be reviewed during sessions.
Spohn works with individuals and couples. She has extensive experience in hospital and outpatient settings. That background informs a practical approach to common life stresses and crisis points.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify values and take steps toward meaningful goals. Attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness and relationship patterns.
Sessions may include brief in-session exercises and homework to practice skills between meetings. Spohn describes giving assignments that can be completed in session when useful. This keeps therapy practical and focused on everyday changes.
Her work includes concerns across life stages such as aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, parenting stress, and coping after disasters. She also lists specialties like communication problems, codependency, infidelity, and compassion fatigue. Those areas are approached with the same problem-solving focus.
People choosing her will find a clinician who names concrete techniques and follows up on homework. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
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How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small action steps toward those values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by building flexible patterns of behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thoughts and tests behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. The Gottman Method offers structured tools for couples to improve communication and manage conflict.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Plans can change over time as needs and priorities become clearer.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or a busy schedule, and it can allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem and related problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses problem solving and affirms clients' experiences, often assigning practical homework that can be reviewed in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience in clinical settings, including work in and out of hospitals.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois as an LCSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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