Joseph Rifici (He/Him), LPCC

Ohio · 14 years in practice

Joseph Rifici is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 14 years of experience in mental health care.

License and registration

LPCC, Ohio: E.0900203-SUPV · expires March 2027
NPI: 1790186187 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Joseph

Joseph Rifici is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 14 years of experience in mental health care. He practices in Ohio and blends practical tools with a thoughtful, person-centered style. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where clients set goals and he helps them find ways to move forward.

He began his career in residential addiction treatment, providing individual and group sessions, brief family work, crisis intervention, and case management.

Background and approach

Over time he moved into supervisory roles and helped run treatment teams and admissions processes. That early work formed the foundation for his focus on addiction, co-occurring disorders, and trauma-informed care. In independent practice since 2018, he works with adults on a range of concerns.

These include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy difficulties. He also helps people facing life changes, issues around self-esteem, codependency, and questions of life purpose. His toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential Therapy.

He tends to use straightforward, practical strategies and adapts them to each person’s needs. Sessions emphasize clear skills, reflection, and steps that can be tried between meetings. Outside of work he enjoys reading, hiking, listening to music, and spending time with family and his cat, Charlie.

He uses a warm, steady approach and focuses on helping people build clearer direction and more workable daily habits.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Joseph lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Existential Therapy focuses on questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility and can help when life feels empty or overwhelming. It supports people who are wrestling with purpose, mortality, or big transitions by encouraging honest reflection and personal values work.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation because it blends mindfulness with concrete behavior changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that make sense for them. That collaborative process may combine existential questions, ACT exercises, and practical CBT or DBT skills depending on needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let the therapist and client use visual cues for deeper conversation, while phone calls can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins, skill coaching, or people who prefer writing. Those options can make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills between sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, and intimacy or relationship struggles. He also supports work on life purpose, codependency, and family of origin problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is warm and collaborative with clear, practical steps. He mixes reflective conversations with skills-based work so clients can try new approaches between sessions.

How long has he worked in counseling?

He has 14 years of professional experience, starting in residential addiction treatment and moving into independent practice and supervisory roles.

What credentials and region does he hold?

He is an Ohio LPCC, practicing in Ohio and listed with that credential as provided.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and getting started work?

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