- Stress and anxiety
- Family of origin
- CBT and mindfulness
About Joni
Joni De Groot is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 35 years of practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family and parenting concerns, and offers coaching to support practical change.
Joni frames issues as recurring patterns that shape how people relate to themselves and others. She works collaboratively, helping clients notice those patterns and talk through what keeps them repeating. Conversations are straightforward and focused on usable skills as well as understanding personal history.
Her clinical toolkit includes client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, Jungian perspective, and mindfulness practices. She combines insight about family connections with concrete techniques to manage stress and improve communication. Sessions often mix talking, skill practice, and reflection about personal themes.
Her background spans outpatient, school, residential, and sub-acute care settings. She has worked on multidisciplinary teams alongside psychiatrists and social service agencies, and has experience with intake and case management. That variety informs how she helps people navigate systems like schools or county services.
Joni supports adults who want clearer boundaries, better communication, or more manageable reactions rooted in their family of origin. She emphasizes measurable steps people can take between sessions. To start, she asks a few practical questions and then focuses on the next right step the person wants to try.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's perspective. It helps people clarify values and make decisions while the therapist follows the client's lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings are intense.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust based on what works. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to use and how to pace progress.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also help people continue work with a licensed professional when coordinating across school or workplace commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, and coaching for day-to-day challenges.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to build skills and awareness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working in outpatient, school, residential, and sub-acute care settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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