Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Joni Spohn, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149004319
- NPI
- 1821079732
- Experience
- 34 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Joni supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Gottman approach
About Joni
Joni Spohn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 34 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and a range of intimacy and family-related struggles. She also focuses on issues such as aging and geriatric concerns, blended family challenges, codependency, and communication problems.
Joni has practiced in hospital and outpatient settings over many years. She uses practical problem solving in sessions and often assigns short exercises that can be started in the appointment and continued between meetings. Her approach is straightforward and action-oriented while remaining attentive to personal history and attachment patterns.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and guide committed action. Attachment-informed work is part of how she looks at relationship patterns and intimacy issues.
Sessions typically include skill practice, discussion of current problems, and brief homework tasks. Joni pays attention to how life stresses such as caregiving, aging, or blended household dynamics affect daily functioning. She also addresses concerns related to LGBT identity, social anxiety, eating, and anger management.
People who prefer a direct, pragmatic style that includes take-home exercises may find this approach useful. She asks clients to engage actively in setting goals and trying small changes between sessions.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior through practical exercises and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. The Gottman Method concentrates on communication and relationship skills, offering concrete tools for improving interaction and managing conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than assuming one method will fit every situation.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter, focused check-ins when needed. It also allows doing in-session exercises and homework in the same context where daily life happens, which can make practice more relevant to real situations.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, and several other life challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and problem-focused. Sessions include discussion, skill practice, and brief homework tasks to try between appointments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 34 years of experience working in and out of hospital settings and in outpatient care.
Is she a licensed provider and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the session formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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