Joi Allen-Baaqee , LMHC, LPC

Joi Allen-Baaqee is a licensed counselor with 12 years of professional experience who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, family conflicts, motivation and self-esteem challenges, and depression. She is licensed in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Idaho, Florida, and Utah and holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. She draws on this background to offer practical, compassionate support tailored to each person’s situation.

Joi focuses on building an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect, helping individuals address relationship struggles, addiction concerns, grief, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, and life transitions. She also works with people on issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, career and workplace stresses, and concerns specific to women and young adults.

Joi recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and affirms those who take that step. She aims to meet clients where they are and to support steady progress toward clearer goals and greater emotional balance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joi Allen-Baaqee uses several evidence-based methods to support people through emotional and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, empathetic environment in which the person’s own priorities guide the work; it helps when someone needs space to explore feelings and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and offers practical techniques to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce stress and improve emotional regulation, which is useful for coping with anxiety, mood changes, and ongoing life pressures.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joi works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect in ways that suit a client’s schedule and comfort level. Sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods. These options help expand access to licensed professionals while accommodating different lifestyles and routines.