Joni is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, specializing in work with couples and families. She has dedicated more than 20 years to serving her community and spent 4 years as a therapist in an acute psychiatric hospital and residential treatment facility before transitioning to private practice, where she has now been helping clients thrive for the past 2 years.

Joni is trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and multiple play therapy modalities, including child-centered play therapy, attachment-based approaches, and sand tray therapy.

Her experience includes supporting clients through depression, anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, family conflict, and relational difficulties. She is especially passionate about helping those who struggle with bullying, self-esteem, and forming meaningful interpersonal connections. Joni also has extensive experience working with children, teens, and families navigating intellectual or developmental delays and autism spectrum disorder. She enjoys helping clients strengthen daily functioning, build confidence, and deepen their communication and connection.

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Known for her warmth, creativity, and energetic personality, Joni creates an atmosphere where clients—especially children and teens—feel safe, understood, and genuinely cared for. Her playful curiosity helps clients embrace imperfections, explore emotions with confidence, and discover their own strengths. Joni’s compassionate, engaging approach empowers individuals and families to grow, heal, and build stronger relationships with themselves and others.