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LPC, MA Joni Rodriguez

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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

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Licensing: LPC, MA Years in Practice: 15 State: Alabama

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!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Issues
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
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English

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Reviews for Joni Rodriguez

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The best support as always

May 06, 2024

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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.

Apr 13, 2024

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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.

Feb 12, 2024

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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.

Feb 04, 2024

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

Nov 13, 2022

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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.

Jan 03, 2024

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She is an amazing therapist. Highly recommend.

Oct 22, 2023

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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.

Sep 28, 2023

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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!

Sep 08, 2023

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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

Sep 04, 2023

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

Jul 28, 2023

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

May 26, 2023

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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.

May 02, 2023

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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!

Apr 04, 2023

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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!

Mar 24, 2023

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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!

Mar 20, 2023

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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

Mar 02, 2023

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

Apr 13, 2023

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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.

Apr 12, 2023

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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.

Feb 25, 2023

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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!

Jan 24, 2023

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

Jan 01, 2023

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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.

Dec 28, 2022

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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.

Dec 19, 2022

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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!!!

Nov 04, 2022

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

Oct 24, 2022

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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!

Oct 17, 2022

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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.

Sep 29, 2022

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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.

Sep 13, 2022

Benefits

Affordable, convenient, and accessible, Joni Rodriguez offers counseling online

  • 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.