Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Joseph works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joseph
Joseph Rifici is a licensed professional clinical counselor with more than 14 years in the field. He practices in Ohio and brings direct experience supporting adults facing addiction, mood struggles, anxiety, and anger. Joseph writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
He began working in residential addiction treatment, providing individual and group therapy, brief family sessions, crisis intervention, and case management. Over time he moved into leadership roles overseeing treatment teams and supervising staff, which expanded his experience with complex care needs and treatment coordination.
Background and approach
Joseph uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a primary framework and combines it with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques. He says sessions are tailored to each person, so the approach shifts with what a client needs that week. Expect clear skill-building, check-ins on progress, and simple tools for managing anger, cravings, worry, and low mood.
People often come to him for help with addiction, relationship strain, trauma, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and questions about identity or life purpose. He also works with issues such as impulsivity, communication problems, codependency, and recovery from infidelity or separation. Outside of work he enjoys reading, hiking, listening to music, and spending time with family and his cat, Charlie.
His background blends front-line clinical work with years supervising treatment teams, which informs a practical, steady therapy style.
What Joseph works with
Everything Joseph lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joseph's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Joseph lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and problems like anger when people want clearer direction for their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, addictions, and anger by breaking problems into manageable steps and practicing new responses. Client-Centered Therapy centers the session on the person's experience, emphasizing listening and respect while the client sets the pace and goals.Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Joseph will discuss these options and tailor methods to fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He uses collaboration to pick which tools to try first and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see nonverbal cues and do longer therapeutic work, phone calls can fit a work break or be easier with low bandwidth, and live chat or texting can work for quick check-ins or brief skill practice. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Joseph
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, sleep and self-esteem issues, among other concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, with skills practice and regular check-ins. He adapts methods to each person's goals and current needs.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of counseling experience, including work in residential addiction treatment and clinical supervision roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPCC credential and practices in Ohio as an OH LPCC.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online therapy.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.