Joni De Groot, LMFT
Licensed LMFT supporting families and anxiety
- Client-centered care
- CBT and mindfulness
- Online sessions available
About Joni De Groot
Joni De Groot is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 35 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, groups, children through play therapy, and entire families across the lifespan from age 3 to 83. She approaches therapy as a collaborative exploration, helping clients identify recurring patterns and themes that shape how they relate to themselves, others, and the broader world.
Her work blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral strategies, Jungian perspective, family systems thinking, and mindfulness practices to address a range of concerns. Joni's professional background includes roles as an intake coordinator and case manager in a sub-acute care facility, and therapeutic work on multi-disciplinary teams in outpatient, school, and residential settings. She has collaborated with psychiatrists and social service agencies such as Children’s Services, County Mental Health, and Juvenile Justice/Probation, and has experience in both public and private educational environments.
Practical and holistic in orientation, Joni uses a wide-angle lens to support social and emotional well-being. She focuses on strengthening skills for managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship and family dynamics, addressing trauma and parenting challenges, and supporting children's needs in school. Her aim is to help clients broaden perspective, build measurable coping skills, and move toward choices that foster greater fulfillment and resilience. She welcomes clients ready to take those first steps toward change.
Her work blends client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral strategies, Jungian perspective, family systems thinking, and mindfulness practices to address a range of concerns. Joni's professional background includes roles as an intake coordinator and case manager in a sub-acute care facility, and therapeutic work on multi-disciplinary teams in outpatient, school, and residential settings. She has collaborated with psychiatrists and social service agencies such as Children’s Services, County Mental Health, and Juvenile Justice/Probation, and has experience in both public and private educational environments.
Practical and holistic in orientation, Joni uses a wide-angle lens to support social and emotional well-being. She focuses on strengthening skills for managing stress and anxiety, navigating relationship and family dynamics, addressing trauma and parenting challenges, and supporting children's needs in school. Her aim is to help clients broaden perspective, build measurable coping skills, and move toward choices that foster greater fulfillment and resilience. She welcomes clients ready to take those first steps toward change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joni De Groot have?
Joni De Groot has 35 years of experience.
Is Joni De Groot a licensed therapist?
Yes. Joni De Groot is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California - CA LMFT 29377.
In which languages does Joni De Groot provide therapy?
Joni De Groot provides therapy in English.
Where is Joni De Groot located?
Joni De Groot is located in California.
How can I work with Joni De Groot as my therapist?
You can work with Joni De Groot through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joni De Groot work with international clients?
No. Joni De Groot does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joni De Groot cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Joni integrates client-centered therapy, which places the person's experience at the center of the work and emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration to help people clarify values and goals. This approach can be especially helpful for relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and life transitions.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used to address stress, anxiety, low mood, and coping strategies for everyday challenges.
Mindfulness-based practices are woven into her work to support present-moment awareness and improve emotional regulation, which can reduce reactivity and enhance resilience in difficult situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Joni works collaboratively with each client to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the work remains practical and tailored.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy schedules, and access consistent support regardless of day-to-day constraints.