- CBT methods
- Client-centered stance
- Mindfulness practices
About Joni
Joni De Groot is a California LMFT with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and coaching for practical life issues. Joni writes plainly about patterns people carry and how those patterns shape feelings and behavior.
She uses a client-centered stance combined with cognitive-behavioral methods and some Jungian perspective. Sessions focus on noticing recurring themes, naming how those themes show up, and trying small changes to test different ways of responding. Mindfulness practices and DBT skills are sometimes added to help with emotion regulation and coping.
Joni’s background includes work in sub-acute care, outpatient clinics, schools, residential settings, and multi-disciplinary teams. She has experience coordinating intake and case management and collaborating with psychiatrists, social service agencies, juvenile justice systems, and educators.
Her approach is practical and big-picture. She helps people sort competing demands from home, work, and caregiving roles. Conversations often cover communication patterns, commitment and control issues, codependency, and the strains of blended families and parenting.
Clients looking for help with abandonment, attachment, aging and caregiver stress, body image, autism-related concerns, DMDD, or divorce and separation will find these topics within her scope. Joni prefers working collaboratively so clients can test what feels most useful and keep the strategies that fit their life.
Sessions are conducted in English from California. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, the process asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Joni blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral work and mindfulness practices. Client-centered therapy means conversations start from the client’s perspective and priorities, helping identify what matters most. Cognitive-behavioral work involves naming unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to see what helps reduce distress. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and support calmer thinking.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what the client notices helps. That means the plan can shift over a few sessions to emphasize skills training, deeper pattern work, or practical coaching depending on what fits the person’s needs and preferences.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. The biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Licensed professionals can use online work to cover the same approaches as in person while focusing on clear goals and homework that fit everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting, and coaching for life challenges. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment, body image, caregiver stress, divorce, and related topics.
How would she approach shame or guilt related issues?
She uses a client-centered foundation with cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness to identify patterns and try practical changes. Conversations often include skills to manage intense emotions and reframe unhelpful thoughts.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working in a range of settings, including outpatient, schools, residential care, and sub-acute facilities.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.