Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Joi works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Idaho, Connecticut, Florida, Utah, Colorado, Delaware, Arizona
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Joi
Joi Allen-Baaqee is a licensed mental health counselor and licensed professional counselor with 12 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and challenges tied to identity and relationships. Joi speaks English and practices from Massachusetts.
Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring support to each person. She uses client-centered methods to make space for feelings and ideas. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when patterns of thinking or behavior get in the way.
Background and approach
Mindfulness tools build present-moment awareness and coping skills. In sessions she focuses on practical steps people can try between meetings. That may include simple mindfulness practices, reframing unhelpful thoughts, or setting small reachable goals.
These techniques are used to address stress, mood concerns, and problems with communication or control. Joi also works with issues like addiction, grief, parenting strain, workplace difficulties, and multicultural concerns. She supports people dealing with family problems, forgiveness, guilt, or life-purpose questions.
Young adult issues and women’s concerns are included in her focus areas. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly and experiment with changes. Getting started can feel hard, and Joi acknowledges that step as an important part of change.
Her work emphasizes steady progress and practical coping skills.
What Joi works with
Everything Joi lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Joi's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Joi lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online change and coping
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person as they are. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's lead to identify what matters most. This approach helps people feel heard and begin to try new behaviors at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions use straightforward exercises to test beliefs and practice different responses, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood issues. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what works. Clients participate in deciding which tools to use and when to change course.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or send short updates when that format suits them. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and daily life.
Questions people ask about Joi
What kinds of concerns does Joi address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, grief, relationship and family problems, parenting strain, and identity-related concerns including LGBT issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and try practical changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and life challenges. That experience includes supporting people through motivation, self-esteem, and confidence issues.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds MA LMHC and CO LPC credentials and practices from Massachusetts.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.