Joi Allen-Baaqee , LMHC, LPC

Joi Allen-Baaqee is a licensed mental health professional with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and identity-related challenges. She holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed to practice in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Idaho, Florida, and Utah.

Her work focuses on practical, person-centered support for issues such as family conflict, motivation and self-esteem, addictions, trauma and grief, parenting challenges, anger management, and coping with life changes. She draws on approaches that encourage clients to explore thoughts and feelings openly while building skills for managing symptoms and improving relationships.

Joi creates an open and nonjudgmental space where people can express themselves and work toward their goals at a comfortable pace. She recognizes that beginning therapy often takes courage and affirms clients for taking that first step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Joi uses client-centered therapy to create a compassionate and respectful space where clients lead the conversation and the therapist follows, helping people explore identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns in a supportive setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices that help clients manage strong emotions, reduce reactivity, and build steady coping skills.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Joi collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so care remains practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied needs. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges are available via live chat or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care from home or on the go while making it easier to fit therapy into everyday life.