Profile / United States
Joseph Rifici (He/Him), LPCC
Ohio
LPCC in Ohio - anxiety and addiction focus
See online therapy options- CBT based methods
- Addiction experience
- Trauma informed
About Joseph
Joseph Rifici is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and ADHD. He also supports people coping with life changes and issues tied to family of origin, codependency, and communication problems.
He began counseling after earning a Master of Arts in Education for Community Counseling from the University of Akron in 2009. His early work was in residential addiction treatment, where he delivered individual and group therapy, brief family therapy, crisis intervention, and case management. He later served as assistant clinical director, supervising staff and coordinating treatment teams.
Joseph has specialized training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and addiction treatment. He also completed advanced training on Cognitive Behavior Therapy at the Beck Institute in Philadelphia. Over the past years he has delivered services in private settings for adults with a range of mental health concerns.
In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered, and existential methods. He describes a practical, structured style that focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits and trying different ways of responding.
Outside work he reads, listens to music, hikes, visits with family and friends, and spends time with his cat, Charlie.
How his approaches translate to online work
Joseph uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete skills such as tracking thoughts, testing beliefs, and building alternative behaviors, which often transfer well to virtual sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another method he uses; ACT centers on clarifying values and practicing actions that align with those values while accepting difficult feelings. That approach can help with persistent anxiety, depression, and life-change decisions. He also draws on Client-Centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and supporting each person's own problem-solving and pacing.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That may mean using CBT techniques one week and ACT or client-centered work the next, depending on what the client needs.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday environments and bring real-life examples into sessions for immediate feedback.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He favors practical, structured approaches that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses. He uses Cognitive Behavioral methods alongside ACT, DBT, Client-Centered, and existential approaches.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of experience, starting in residential addiction treatment and later moving into supervisory and private practice roles. He has specialized training in trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the Ohio LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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