Joseph Rifici (He/Him)

LPCC

Ohio

Warm, practical counseling focused on change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPCC

License

LPCC, Ohio / E.0900203-SUPV

NPI

1790186187

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Ohio

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing informed
   • CBT and ACT methods
   • Warm collaborative style

   About Joseph

   Joseph Rifici is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 14 years of clinical experience. He draws on years working in addiction treatment and community counseling to help people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. Joseph aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps people can try between meetings.

   He began his career in residential addiction treatment, providing individual and group therapy, brief family sessions, crisis intervention, and case management. Joseph later moved into a leadership role supervising staff and coordinating care, which shaped his interest in supporting lasting change in daily life.

   In later years he delivered treatment services in private settings for adults with a wide range of mental health issues. He tends to use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, while also drawing on Motivational Interviewing when it fits the client’s goals. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and rhythm.

   Joseph describes his style as warm and practical. He helps people set clear goals and test small changes between sessions. He also works with concerns like trauma and grief, addictions, ADHD, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and challenges tied to family of origin and communication problems.

   Outside of work he enjoys reading, hiking, listening to music, spending time with family, and hanging out with his cat, Charlie.

2. How motivational and behavioral methods translate to online work

   Joseph often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping someone weigh options so they can decide what matters most to them.
   
   He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thinking patterns and try practical experiments to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or address addictive behaviors.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best given their goals, preferences, and needs. Decisions about techniques and homework happen together, and plans can be adjusted over time.
   
   Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools like worksheets, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness exercises between sessions to support progress.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   CodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Ohio

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does Joseph address?

   He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and self-esteem concerns, ADHD, and related life issues like communication problems and family of origin struggles.

   What is his therapeutic style like?

   He uses a warm, practical approach that focuses on setting goals and testing small changes between sessions. Motivational Interviewing may be used to support commitment to change.

   How much clinical experience does he have?

   He has 14 years of experience, including work in residential addiction treatment and leadership roles supervising treatment teams and coordinating care.

   What are his credentials and where is he located?

   He is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.

   Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Does he work with international clients?

   He does not accept international clients at this time.

   How does pricing work for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What steps do I take to begin therapy?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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