I've been licensed in California for over 3 decades supporting individuals, couples, groups, children in play therapy, and entire families - across the life span (ages 3 - 83). Each of us has patterns/themes that express or describe how we experience ourselves, others, our culture, the world. I'm grateful to help clients discover those, entirely as a collaborative process of exploration. My approach, therefore, is client-centered, cognitive-behavioral with a touch of Jungian perspective, family systems and mindfulness - oriented.
My professional history includes employment as Intake Coordinator/case manager and therapist in a sub-acute care facility, individual - couples - group - family therapist on multi-disciplinary teams in outpatient, school and residential care settings; working with teams of psychiatrists, social service agencies such as Children’s Services, County Mental Health, Juvenile Justice system/Probation, and within educational settings - both public and private schools.
I'm a uniquely practical yet holistic person with a wide-angle lens, big-picture approach to supporting individuals, couples, and families on the path to greater social and emotional health. My goal, always, is to enliven clients' perspective to experience relief and stronger skills to deal with stress/anxiety, depression, relationship issues at home and in their employment/professional lives, trauma and abuse, & parenting issues within the home environment, as well as with their children's educational needs at school.
I'm totally at home with online tele-therapy, and your time with me offers an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happy life; and to take the first steps towards decisions you will personally make towards Change. I am absolutely with you, to support these steps in practical and measurable ways. Welcome!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 29377
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joni De Groot. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Joni is always kind and honest. She listens and then finds that one piece of information or word that makes all the difference in how I feel about myself. She supports and encourages me to do the work and be consistent. Due to her guidance and knowledge, I am feeling happier than I have in years.
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Joni for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Joni has helped me through some of the worst times in my life. I can tell she deeply cares about helping others and always has a good perspective to share on the situation. :) would highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 02, 2024 after therapy with Joni for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt
Legitimate and professional counselor. Willing to listen to her patients and provide support.
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Joni for 2 months on issues concerning grief
We are just getting started, but I’m excited about the process and look forward to more.
Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Joni for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Joni has compassion, listens and provides excellent feedback, exercises and other resources that can help with the therapy process. She is compassionate and thoughtful, without over exaggerating. She is easy to share with and receptive to my needs and what i’ve asked for help with.
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Joni for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Joni is spectacular. She has been a positive presence in my therapy sessions and has provided much needed insight to knowing myself better. Joni’s knowledge on the topic I’m currently seeking help in has exceeded my expectations. I hope everyone could find a therapist as great as she is.
Written on Mar 24, 2024 after therapy with Joni for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues